Heroic (Adjective)
Meaning 1
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".
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Meaning 2
Very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale); "an epic voyage"; "of heroic proportions"; "heroic sculpture".
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Examples
- The ancient temple's heroic architecture was awe-inspiring, with towering pillars and grand stone carvings.
- The heroic scale of the landscape painting made it a focal point in the museum's main gallery.
- The artist's use of heroic proportions in her sculpture created a sense of drama and power.
- The heroic effort of the rescue team saved countless lives during the natural disaster.
- The heroic beauty of the sunset on the mountain peak was a sight to behold.
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Meaning 3
Relating to or characteristic of heroes of antiquity; "heroic legends"; "the heroic age".
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Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
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Meaning 4
Having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes; "the heroic attack on the beaches of Normandy"; "heroic explorers".
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Meaning 5
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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