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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.
Despite being outnumbered, the soldiers displayed heroic valor in defending their position.
Examples
The heroic statue stood tall in the town square, commemorating the bravery of fallen soldiers.
The explorer 's heroic journey across the Arctic captured the imagination of people worldwide.
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.
In " The Odyssey, " Odysseus 's cleverness and endurance are portrayed in a way that embodies the heroic spirit of antiquity.
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.
The company launched a heroic plan to reduce emissions across all operations.
Heroic
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a verse form traditionally used for epic or elevated subjects, such as dactylic hexameter or iambic pentameter
Examples
Homer 's epics were composed in the heroic of Greek poetry.
English poets often used the heroic for grand historical themes.
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