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heroic
01
displaying great bravery as that of a hero or heroine
Example
The firefighter 's heroic actions saved several lives during the blazing inferno.
Despite being outnumbered, the soldiers displayed heroic valor in defending their position.
Example
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
Example
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 behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
05
displaying great and determined effort to achieve something, particularly something that is very difficult
Heroic
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a verse form suited to the treatment of heroic or elevated themes; dactylic hexameter or iambic pentameter
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