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- [hi-roh-ik]
- /hɪˈroʊ ɪk/
- /hɪˈrəʊ.ɪk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hi-roh-ik]
- /hɪˈroʊ ɪk/
Definitions of heroic word
- adjective heroic Also, heroical. of, relating to, or characteristic of a hero or heroine. 1
- adjective heroic suitable to the character of a hero in size or concept; daring; noble: a heroic ambition. 1
- adjective heroic having or displaying the character or attributes of a hero; extraordinarily bold, altruistic, determined, etc.: a heroic explorer. 1
- adjective heroic having or involving recourse to boldness, daring, or extreme measures: Heroic measures were taken to save his life. 1
- adjective heroic dealing with or describing the deeds, attributes, etc., of heroes, as in literature. 1
- adjective heroic of, relating to, or characteristic of the heroes of antiquity: heroic mythology. 1
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Origin of heroic
First appearance:
before 1540 One of the 30% oldest English words
1540-50; < Latin hērōicus < Greek hērōïkós of, pertaining to a hero; compare late Middle English heroical, heroicus; see hero, -ic
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Parts of speech for Heroic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
heroic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
heroic usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for heroic
adj heroic
- gallant — brave, spirited, noble-minded, or chivalrous: a gallant knight; a gallant rescue attempt.
- noble — distinguished by rank or title.
- daring — People who are daring are willing to do or say things which are new or which might shock or anger other people.
- fearless — without fear; bold or brave; intrepid.
- gutsy — having a great deal of courage or nerve: a gutsy lampooner of the administration.
adjective heroic
- stout — bulky in figure; heavily built; corpulent; thickset; fat: She is getting too stout for her dresses. Synonyms: big, rotund, stocky, portly, fleshy. Antonyms: thin, lean, slender, slim; skinny, scrawny.
- brave — Someone who is brave is willing to do things which are dangerous, and does not show fear in difficult or dangerous situations.
- epic — Of, relating to, or characteristic of an epic or epics.
- superhuman — above or beyond what is human; having a higher nature or greater powers than humans have: a superhuman being.
- champion — A champion is someone who has won the first prize in a competition, contest, or fight.
Antonyms for heroic
adj heroic
- cowardly — If you describe someone as cowardly, you disapprove of them because they are easily frightened and avoid doing dangerous and difficult things.
- timid — lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy.
- meek — humbly patient or docile, as under provocation from others.
- afraid — If you are afraid of someone or afraid to do something, you are frightened because you think that something very unpleasant is going to happen to you.
- fearful — causing or apt to cause fear; frightening: a fearful apparition.
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