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heroic
01
displaying great bravery as that of a hero or heroine
Examples
The firefighter 's heroic actions saved several lives during the blazing inferno.
Grammatical Information
Composition
Compound
qualitative
Superlative
most heroic
Comparative
more heroic
gradable
Examples
The heroic statue stood tall in the town square, commemorating the bravery of fallen soldiers.
03
relating to or characteristic of heroes from ancient stories or legends, often showcasing great bravery or noble qualities
Examples
The heroic deeds of Achilles in " The Iliad " exemplify the valor and nobility associated with ancient heroes.
04
(of actions or behavior) impressive or ambitious in scale or scope
Examples
The engineers undertook a heroic effort to rebuild the bridge within a year.
Heroic
01
a verse form traditionally used for epic or elevated subjects, such as dactylic hexameter or iambic pentameter
Grammatical Information
animacy status
abstract
Composition
Compound
uncountable
Examples
Homer 's epics were composed in the heroic of Greek poetry.
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