Definition of Heroic
Heroic
he·ro·ic
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
courageous, daring, worthy of admiration;
e.g. She has taken on a heroic endeavor.
(noun)
a verse or poem written during the Restoration using rhyming couplets in iambic pentameter and concerned with a conflict between love and honor :a heroic verse or poem;
e.g. Beowulf is a heroic that has far succeeded its past.
(noun)
(as a plural - heroics) courageous, noble, or self-sacrificing action or behavior;
e.g. His heroics saved the lives of many.
(adjective)
impressive power or extent, noble or self-sacrificing;
e.g. She has a heroic attitude, often sticking her neck out for people she believes in.
(adjective)
of a kind that is likely to be undertaken only to save life or of great extent;
e.g. He made the heroic choice to brave the fire and save the child.
(noun)
(as a plural - heroics) having a pronounced effect or flamboyant language;
e.g. The heroics of his speech made him appear pretentious instead of confident.
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