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Definition of Heroic
1. Noun. A verse form suited to the treatment of heroic or elevated themes; dactylic hexameter or iambic pentameter.
2. Adjective. Very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale). "Heroic sculpture"
3. Adjective. Relating to or characteristic of heroes of antiquity. "The heroic age"
4. Adjective. Having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes. "Heroic explorers"
5. Adjective. Of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope. "Heroic undertakings"
Similar to: Impressive
Derivative terms: Expansiveness, Expansivity, Grandness
6. Adjective. Showing extreme courage; especially of actions courageously undertaken in desperation as a last resort. "They took heroic measures to save his life"
Definition of Heroic
1. a. 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.
Definition of Heroic
1. an epic verse [n -S]
Medical Definition of Heroic
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1. 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.
2. Worthy of a hero; bold; daring; brave; illustrious; as, heroic action; heroic enterprises.
3. Larger than life size, but smaller than colossal; said of the representation of a human figure. Heroic Age, the age when the heroes, or those called the children of the gods, are supposed to have lived. Heroic poetry, that which celebrates the deeds of a hero; epic poetry.
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