heroic Meaning, Definition & Usage

noun a verse form suited to the treatment of heroic or elevated themes; dactylic hexameter or iambic pentameter
heroic verse; heroic meter.
adjective satellite very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
epic; larger-than-life.
- an epic voyage
- of heroic proportions
- heroic sculpture
adjective relating to or characteristic of heroes of antiquity
- heroic legends
- the heroic age
adjective satellite having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes
heroical.
- the heroic attack on the beaches of Normandy
- heroic explorers
adjective satellite of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
expansive; grand.
- an expansive lifestyle
- in the grand manner
- collecting on a grand scale
- heroic undertakings
adjective satellite showing extreme courage; especially of actions courageously undertaken in desperation as a last resort
desperate.
- 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"- G.C.Marshall
- they took heroic measures to save his life

F. héroïque, L. heroïcus, Gr. .

Of or pertaining to, or like, a hero; of the nature of heroes; distinguished by the existence of heroes; as, the heroic age; an heroic people; heroic valor.
Worthy of a hero; bold; daring; brave; illustrious; as, heroic action; heroic enterprises.
(Sculpture & Painting) Larger than life size, but smaller than colossal; -- said of the representation of a human figure. Syn. -- Brave; intrepid; courageous; daring; valiant; bold; gallant; fearless; enterprising; noble; magnanimous; illustrious.