What does heroic mean?
Definitions for heroic
her·o·ic
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word heroic.
Princeton's WordNet
heroic verse, heroic meter, heroicadjective
a verse form suited to the treatment of heroic or elevated themes; dactylic hexameter or iambic pentameter
epic, heroic, larger-than-lifeadjective
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
"an epic voyage"; "of heroic proportions"; "heroic sculpture"
heroicadjective
relating to or characteristic of heroes of antiquity
"heroic legends"; "the heroic age"
heroic, heroicaladjective
having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes
"the heroic attack on the beaches of Normandy"; "heroic explorers"
expansive, grand, heroicadjective
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
"an expansive lifestyle"; "in the grand manner"; "collecting on a grand scale"; "heroic undertakings"
desperate, heroicadjective
showing extreme courage; especially of actions courageously undertaken in desperation as a last resort
"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"- G.C.Marshall; "they took heroic measures to save his life"
Wiktionary
heroicadjective
Of or relating to a hero or heroine; supremely noble
heroic deeds
heroicadjective
Courageous; displaying heroism.
RAUBENHEIMER NO v TRUSTEES, JOHANNES BREDENKAMP TRUST, AND OTHERS 2006 (1) SA 124 (C)"The original cottage was said to appear on a well-known painting, dating back to 1863, of the American pirate ship, the Alabama, leaving Table Bay. It was also believed to feature in the story of the heroic Wolraad Woltemade who, in 1773, lost his life and that of his horse after valiantly saving 14 shipwrecked persons. This was said to have taken place within sight and full view of the house. The second respondent called this historical link into question, averring that the house was probably not yet built in 1773 while Woltemade's heroics were believed to have taken place in the vicinity of the Salt River mouth, some 10 km away.
ChatGPT
heroic
Heroic refers to displaying qualities or attributes of a hero, such as courage, bravery, valor, determination, and selflessness. It represents an act or behavior that is extremely brave and admired, often involving putting others’ needs or safety before one’s own, and typically in dangerous or challenging situations. Heroic can also describe things that are done on a grand scale or are impressive in their size, scope, or achievement.
Webster Dictionary
Heroicadjective
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
Heroicadjective
worthy of a hero; bold; daring; brave; illustrious; as, heroic action; heroic enterprises
Heroicadjective
larger than life size, but smaller than colossal; -- said of the representation of a human figure
Wikidata
Heroic
Heroic was an Australian Thoroughbred racehorse who won 21 races from 5 furlongs to 2 miles and was a Leading sire in Australia.
CrunchBase
Heroic
Heroic is a marketplace for the things that people want. With Heroic, you post what you want, what you’re willing to pay and when you need it. In a matter of hours, Heroic connects you with people nearby who are able to help. Unlike other marketplace sites, Heroic puts the buyer in control and fulfills wants quickly by connecting people with their local community.
Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
heroic
Pertaining to, or like, a hero or heroes; as, heroic valor. Becoming a hero; bold; daring; illustrious; as, heroic action; heroic enterprises.
Anagrams for heroic »
coheir
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of heroic in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of heroic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
Examples of heroic in a Sentence
Had this individual not broken out the window and pulled the patient out of the burning car and to safety, I don't believe she would have survived, his actions were nothing short of heroic.
Stop political correctness in our schools. Of course Texas schoolchildren should be taught that Alamo defenders were ‘ Heroic ’ ! i fully expect the State Board of Education to agree. Contact your SBOE Member to complain.
It is clear that their heroic actions may have prevented a far worse tragedy.
What Usman has done is appreciated by the community. Some even consider it a heroic act, because it saved many people who could have become victims.
Rosa did something that is absolutely, unbelievably heroic, she drove passengers through 3 to 4 feet of water. I watched that video. The water... was in the bus. People are literally standing on their seats to make sure that they did not drown inside a bus.
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- بطوليArabic
- heroicCatalan, Valencian
- hrdinskýCzech
- heltemodig, heroiskDanish
- heldenhaft, heroischGerman
- heroaEsperanto
- heroicoSpanish
- urhoollinen, sankarillinenFinnish
- héroïqueFrench
- հերոսականArmenian
- heroatra, heroalaIdo
- bohaterskiPolish
- heróico, heróicaPortuguese
- eroicRomanian
- героический, геройскийRussian
- வீரTamil
- heroedik, jiheroedanik, hiheroedanik, heroedanikVolapük
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