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The definition of heroic

8 Definitions of: heroic

    1. adjective, of, like, or befitting a hero
    2. adjective, courageous but desperate
    3. adjective, relating to or treating of heroes and their deeds
    4. adjective, of, relating to, or resembling the heroes of classical mythology
    5. adjective, (of language, manner, etc) extravagant
    6. adjective, prosody of, relating to, or resembling heroic verse
    7. adjective, (of the arts, esp sculpture) larger than life-size; smaller than colossal
    8. adjective, RC Church a) held to such a degree as to enable a person to perform virtuous actions with exceptional promptness, ease and pleasure, and with self-abnegation and self-control b) performed or undergone by such a person ▷ See also heroics
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Synonyms: daring, brave, epic, gallant, grand, courageous, bold, intrepid, valiant, doughty And more...
Antonyms: cowardly, simple
 

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