superheroic

he·ro·ic

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Definitions of superheroic word

adjective superheroic Also, heroical. of, relating to, or characteristic of a hero or heroine. 1
adjective superheroic suitable to the character of a hero in size or concept; daring; noble: a heroic ambition. 1
adjective superheroic having or displaying the character or attributes of a hero; extraordinarily bold, altruistic, determined, etc.: a heroic explorer. 1
adjective superheroic having or involving recourse to boldness, daring, or extreme measures: Heroic measures were taken to save his life. 1
adjective superheroic dealing with or describing the deeds, attributes, etc., of heroes, as in literature. 1
adjective superheroic of, relating to, or characteristic of the heroes of antiquity: heroic mythology. 1

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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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".

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