heroic

/hɪɹˈə‍ʊɪk/

/hɪˈɹoʊɪk/

heroic

displaying great bravery as that of a hero or heroine

synonyms : heroical

very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)

synonyms : epic

relating to or characteristic of heroes of antiquity

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

synonyms : expansive

displaying great and determined effort to achieve something, particularly something that is very difficult

synonyms : desperate

Heroic

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

Examples

1. Their stories are heroic.

2. Pickford’s heroics give England a chance.

3. Sounds heroic!

4. And sometimes people do heroic things.