Heroic

Pronunciation: /hɪˈroʊɪk/

Heroic (adjective)

  1. showing great courage or bravery, especially in dangerous situations.
  2. related to stories or poems about legendary heroes and their adventures.
  3. requiring a lot of effort or determination, often beyond normal limits.

Examples

  • The firefighter's heroic actions saved many lives.
  • Her heroic actions were praised by everyone.

Common collocations: heroic deeds, heroic rescue, heroic narrative, heroic saga, heroic attempt

Synonyms of Heroic

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Heroic

  • describing lack of bravery
  • describing shyness or fearfulness