heroic meaning and definition

HEROIC noun

Definition of heroic (noun)

1. a verse form suited to the treatment of heroic or elevated themes; dactylic hexameter or iambic pentameter
   • synonyms: heroic meter, heroic verse

HEROIC adjective

Definition of heroic (adjective)

1. very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
   • "an epic voyage"; "of heroic proportions"; "heroic sculpture"
   • synonyms: epic, larger-than-life
2. relating to or characteristic of heroes of antiquity
   • "heroic legends"; "the heroic age"
3. having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes
   • "the heroic attack on the beaches of Normandy"; "heroic explorers"
   • synonyms: heroical
4. of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
   • "an expansive lifestyle"; "in the grand manner"; "collecting on a grand scale"; "heroic undertakings"
   • synonyms: expansive, grand
5. showing extreme courage; especially of actions courageously undertaken in desperation as a last resort
   • "made a last desperate attempt to reach the climber"; "the desperate gallantry of our naval task forces marked the turning point in the Pacific war"- G.C.Marshall; "they took heroic measures to save his life"
   • synonyms: desperate