| heroic | | |
| n. (communication) | 1. heroic, heroic meter, heroic verse | a verse form suited to the treatment of heroic or elevated themes; dactylic hexameter or iambic pentameter. |
| ~ epic, epic poem, heroic poem, epos | a long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds. |
| adj. | 2. epic, heroic, larger-than-life | very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale).; "an epic voyage"; "of heroic proportions"; "heroic sculpture" |
| ~ big, large | above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent.; "a large city"; "set out for the big city"; "a large sum"; "a big (or large) barn"; "a large family"; "big businesses"; "a big expenditure"; "a large number of newspapers"; "a big group of scientists"; "large areas of the world" |
| adj. (pertain) | 3. heroic | relating to or characteristic of heroes of antiquity.; "heroic legends"; "the heroic age" |
| adj. | 4. heroic, heroical | having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes.; "the heroic attack on the beaches of Normandy"; "heroic explorers" |
| ~ bold | fearless and daring.; "bold settlers on some foreign shore"; "a bold speech"; "a bold adventure" |
| adj. | 5. expansive, grand, heroic | 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" |
| ~ impressive | making a strong or vivid impression.; "an impressive ceremony" |
| adj. | 6. desperate, heroic | 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"; "they took heroic measures to save his life" |
| ~ brave, courageous | possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching.; "Familiarity with danger makes a brave man braver but less daring"; "a frank courageous heart...triumphed over pain"; "set a courageous example by leading them safely into and out of enemy-held territory" |
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