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- [hi-roh-ik]
- /hɪˈroʊ ɪk/
- /hɪˈrəʊɪklɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hi-roh-ik]
- /hɪˈroʊ ɪk/
Definitions of heroically word
- adjective heroically Also, heroical. of, relating to, or characteristic of a hero or heroine. 1
- adjective heroically suitable to the character of a hero in size or concept; daring; noble: a heroic ambition. 1
- adjective heroically having or displaying the character or attributes of a hero; extraordinarily bold, altruistic, determined, etc.: a heroic explorer. 1
- adjective heroically having or involving recourse to boldness, daring, or extreme measures: Heroic measures were taken to save his life. 1
- adjective heroically dealing with or describing the deeds, attributes, etc., of heroes, as in literature. 1
- adjective heroically of, relating to, or characteristic of the heroes of antiquity: heroic mythology. 1
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Origin of heroically
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 Heroically
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
heroically 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.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
heroically usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for heroically
adv heroically
- valiantly — boldly courageous; brave; stout-hearted: a valiant soldier.
- boldly — not hesitating or fearful in the face of actual or possible danger or rebuff; courageous and daring: a bold hero.
- gamely — in a game or plucky manner: They struggled gamely.
- gallantly — brave, spirited, noble-minded, or chivalrous: a gallant knight; a gallant rescue attempt.
- fearlessly — without fear; bold or brave; intrepid.
adverb heroically
- bravely — possessing or exhibiting courage or courageous endurance.
- stoutly — 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.
- intrepid — resolutely fearless; dauntless: an intrepid explorer.
- daringly — In a daring manner; boldly; courageously; fearlessly; impudently.
- epically — In an epic manner.
Antonyms for heroically
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