heroic

/hɪɹˈoʊɪk/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

adjective

1. very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
   “an epic voyage”
2. relating to or characteristic of heroes of antiquity
   “heroic legends”
3. having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes
   “the heroic attack on the beaches of Normandy”
4. of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
   “an expansive lifestyle”
5. 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”

noun

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

Synonyms for heroic

• epic
• larger-than-life
• large
• heroical
• bold
• expansive
• grand
• impressive
• desperate
• brave
• heroic verse
• heroic meter

Words that rhyme with heroic

• stoic
• bowick
• dichroic
• gabbroic
• slowik