heroic

adjective
UK: /hɪˈrəʊɪk/
US: /hɪˈroʊɪk/

  1. Very brave or showing great courage.

    1. The firefighter made a heroic rescue.
    2. Her heroic actions during the crisis saved many lives showcasing true bravery.

  2. Relating to heroes or mythology.

    1. We watched a heroic movie about a knight.
    2. The poem tells a heroic tale of a brave warrior and his legendary quest.

  3. Larger than life; exaggerated or grandiose.

    1. He made a heroic effort to finish the race.
    2. Despite facing challenges, the company launched a heroic marketing campaign that increased sales.

Synonyms

courageous brave valiant daring intrepid bold
heroic adverb

  1. Acting in a heroic manner.

    1. He heroically saved the child from the fire.
    2. The soldiers fought heroically, defending their position against overwhelming odds.
heroic noun

  1. A person who is admired for having done something very brave.

    1. The heroic firefighter saved the cat.
    2. She became a heroic figure for standing up for the rights of the disadvantaged.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "heroic" in English means: Very brave or showing great courage., Relating to heroes or mythology., Larger than life; exaggerated or grandiose..

The phonetic transcription of "heroic" is /hɪˈrəʊɪk/ in British English and /hɪˈroʊɪk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "heroic": courageous, brave, valiant, daring, intrepid, bold.

Example usage of "heroic": "The firefighter made a heroic rescue.". More examples on the page.