American English pronunciation
How to pronounce heroic
IPA transcription: [hɪ'ɹoʊɪk]
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Noun
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a verse form suited to the treatment of heroic or elevated themes; dactylic hexameter or iambic pentameter
Adjective
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relating to or characteristic of heroes of antiquity
“heroic legends”
“the heroic age”
Adjective
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very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
“an epic voyage”
“of heroic proportions”
“heroic sculpture”
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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”
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having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes
“the heroic attack on the beaches of Normandy”
“heroic explorers”
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showing extreme courage; especially of actions courageously undertaken in desperation as a last resort; ; - G.C.Marshall
“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”
“they took heroic measures to save his life”
Usage examples
- The president heroically fought against such savagery.
- The president heroically fought against such savagery.
- Demolishor is a member of the heroic Decepticons commanded by Megatron.
- "Heroics for Beginners" and "Bad Prince Charlie" were also published in Poland.
- Amago's loyal and heroic general Yamanaka Yukimori was captured and killed in the battle.
- Search for the video game The Book of Heroic Failures
- The president heroically fought against such savagery.
- The president heroically fought against such savagery.
- Going into the Blight seems to be a traditional way to die heroically.
- During this time he has five heroic daydream episodes.