heroic (Meaning)
heroic (n)
a verse form suited to the treatment of heroic or elevated themes; dactylic hexameter or iambic pentameter
heroic (s)
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
showing extreme courage; especially of actions courageously undertaken in desperation as a last resort
heroic (a)
relating to or characteristic of heroes of antiquity
heroic (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.
Worthy of a hero; bold; daring; brave; illustrious; as, heroic action; heroic enterprises.
Larger than life size, but smaller than colossal; -- said of the representation of a human figure.
Synonyms & Antonyms of heroic
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
- nerveless
- nerveless
- fainthearted
- cowardly
- cowardly
- craven
- timorous
- ungallant
- coward
- diffident
- chicken
- fainthearted
- scary
- spiritless
- gutless
- shy
- pusillanimous
- timid
- nervous
- spiritless
- shy
- unheroic
- spineless
- yellow
- diffident
- timorous
- dastardly
- unheroic
- yellow
- anxious
- nervous
- anxious
- fearful
- pusillanimous
- scary
- craven
- timid
- ungallant
- gutless
- spineless
- fearful
- chicken
- dastardly
- coward
Synonyms:
- intrepid
- gutty
- gutsy
- lionhearted
- dauntless
- manful
- stalwart
- stout
- bold
- doughty
- stouthearted
- undaunted
- adventurous
Antonyms:
- scared
- disturbed
- mousey
- poltroon
- startled
- cautious
- cautious
- startled
- apprehensive
- weakhearted
- careful
- heedful
- mousy
- weakhearted
- upset
- terrified
- chicken-livered
- lily-livered
- mousy
- afraid
- mousey
- panicked
- heedful
- panicked
- unadventurous
- agitated
- afraid
- agitated
- perturbed
- careful
- scared
- uncourageous
- skittish
- unadventurous
- perturbed
- poor-spirited
- lily-livered
- upset
- terrified
- milk-livered
- frightened
- apprehensive
- frightened
- poltroon
- disturbed
- uncourageous
- prudent
- poor-spirited
- chicken-livered
- skittish
- milk-livered
- chickenhearted
- prudent
- chickenhearted
Synonyms:
- thoughtless
- mettlesome
- unafraid
- overconfident
- foolish
- mad
- lunatic
- daredevil
- foolhardy
- impetuous
- reckless
- plucky
- game
- insane
- audacious
- brash
- adventuresome
- daring
- hasty
- venturesome
- madcap
- gritty
- dashing
- undeterred
- hotheaded
- undauntable
- greathearted
- nutty
- undismayed
- firm
- Spartan
- brazen
- spirited
- heedless
- determined
- rash
- unswerving
- spunky
- unflinching
- impulsive
- crazy
- gamy
- imprudent
- resolute
- hardy
- gamey
- reassured
- incautious
- headlong
- venturous
Antonyms:
heroic Sentence Examples
- The firefighters' heroic efforts saved dozens of lives from the burning building.
- The soldiers displayed heroic bravery in defending their country against invaders.
- The hikers' heroic rescue mission brought the lost child back to safety.
- The doctor's heroic intervention during the surgery averted a fatal outcome.
- The nurse's heroic care provided comfort and support to countless patients.
- The teacher's heroic dedication inspired her students to achieve their full potential.
- The philanthropist's heroic donation supported a vital medical research project.
- The animal shelter worker's heroic rescue saved a dog from an icy river.
- The police officer's heroic pursuit brought a dangerous criminal to justice.
- The community members' heroic cleanup efforts restored the park to its former glory.
FAQs About the word heroic
a verse form suited to the treatment of heroic or elevated themes; dactylic hexameter or iambic pentameter, very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary
courageous, valiant, gallant, brave, fearless, valorous, intrepid, gutty, gutsy, lionhearted
nerveless, nerveless, fainthearted, cowardly, cowardly, craven, timorous, ungallant, coward, diffident
The firefighters' heroic efforts saved dozens of lives from the burning building.
The soldiers displayed heroic bravery in defending their country against invaders.
The hikers' heroic rescue mission brought the lost child back to safety.
The doctor's heroic intervention during the surgery averted a fatal outcome.
