heroic

Noun
  1. A verse form suited to the treatment of heroic or elevated themes;
    Dactylic hexameter or iambic pentameter (synset 106397799)
    is a type of: epic, epic poem, epos, heroic poem - a long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds
    same as: heroic meter, heroic verse
Adjective
  1. Very imposing or impressive;
    Surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale) (synset 301388944)
    "an epic voyage"; "of heroic proportions"; "heroic sculpture"
    similar to: big, large - above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
    same as: epic, larger-than-life
  2. Relating to or characteristic of heroes of antiquity (synset 302751262)
    "heroic legends"; "the heroic age"
  3. Having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes (synset 300252000)
    "the heroic attack on the beaches of Normandy"; "heroic explorers"
    similar to: bold - fearless and daring
    same as: heroical
  4. Of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope (synset 301287636)
    "an expansive lifestyle"; "in the grand manner"; "collecting on a grand scale"; "heroic undertakings"
    similar to: impressive - making a strong or vivid impression
    same as: expansive, grand
  5. Showing extreme courage;
    Especially of actions courageously undertaken in desperation as a last resort (synset 300264329)
    "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"
    similar to: brave, courageous - possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
    same as: desperate

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