heroic

Definitions

1. 1adjective

   Of or pertaining to, or like, a hero; of the nature of heroes; distinguished by the existence of heroes; as, the heroic age; an heroic people; heroic valor.

2. 2adjective

   Worthy of a hero; bold; daring; brave; illustrious; as, heroic action; heroic enterprises.

3. 3adjective

   Larger than life size, but smaller than colossal; -- said of the representation of a human figure.

4. 4noun

   a verse form suited to the treatment of heroic or elevated themes; dactylic hexameter or iambic pentameter

5. 5adjective

   having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes

   "the heroic attack on the beaches of Normandy"

   "heroic explorers"

   Synonyms

   heroical
6. 6adjective

   showing extreme courage; especially of actions courageously undertaken in desperation as a last resort- G.C.Marshall

   "made a last desperate attempt to reach the climber"

   "the desperate gallantry of our naval task forces marked the turning point in the Pacific war"

   Synonyms

   desperate
7. 7adjective

   of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

   "an expansive lifestyle"

   "in the grand manner"

   Synonyms

   expansivegrand
8. 8adjective

   very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)

   "an epic voyage"

   "of heroic proportions"

   Synonyms

   epic
9. 9adjective

   relating to or characteristic of heroes of antiquity

   "heroic legends"

   "the heroic age"