Heroic

/həˈroʊ.ɪk/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

having the characteristics of a hero; courageous, noble, or self-sacrificing.

The firefighters made a heroic effort to save the family trapped in the burning building.

relating to or resembling mythology or folklore about heroes.

The novel featured a heroic tale of bravery and adventure set in ancient Greece.

displaying great courage or determination, often in the face of danger.

Her heroic actions during the flood were recognized with a commendation from the mayor.

From Latin 'heroicus', from Greek 'hērōikos', which means 'of a hero'.

heroic deed

a brave act performed by someone.

heroic stature

the elevated status or presence of a hero.

heroic age

a period characterized by the deeds of heroes.

hero

a person who is admired for their courage or noble qualities.

heroism

great bravery, especially in battle.

heroine

a woman admired for her courage or noble qualities.

Super brave or cool.

That guy is heroic for jumping in to save the cat from the tree.

Doing something extreme or over-the-top.

Going skydiving without any experience is pretty heroic!