Word: Heroic

Pronunciation

/ˈher.ə.kɪk/

Definitions

• Adjective: (adj) Relating to heroes or heroism; showing great courage, bravery, or nobility. For example: “The firefighter’s heroic efforts saved many lives.”

  • His heroic deeds made him a national icon.
  • She displayed heroic determination in her battle against cancer.

• Noun: (n) A type of literary or artistic work that portrays the adventures or achievements of legendary or mythical heroes. For instance: “Beowulf is an epic poem featuring heroic characters.”

  • "The composer created a symphony with a heroic theme to celebrate the nation’s independence."

Phrases

• “Heroic effort”: An extraordinary amount of courage, strength, or determination shown in a challenging situation.

  • "Their heroic efforts led to the successful rescue mission."

• “Heroic verse”: Poetry written in a grand, elevated style about heroic exploits.

  • “Shakespeare wrote some of his plays in heroic verse.”

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “In the face of danger, he showed truly heroic qualities.”
• Noun: “The ancient myths often feature stories of the heroic overcoming incredible odds.”

Synonyms

• Courageous
• Valiant
• Brave
• Gallant
• Fearless
• Noble
• Intrepid
• Stalwart
• Dauntless
• Adventurous