Top synonyms for “heroic”: desperate, epic, expansive, grand, heroic meter, heroic verse, heroical, larger-than-life, and 6 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)a verse form suited to the treatment of heroic or elevated themes; dactylic hexameter or iambic pentameter
- (adjective)having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes“the heroic attack on the beaches of Normandy”
- (adjective)showing extreme courage; especially of actions courageously undertaken in desperation as a last resort“made a last desperate attempt to reach the climber”
- (adjective)of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope“an expansive lifestyle”
- (adjective)very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)“an epic voyage”
- (adjective)relating to or characteristic of heroes of antiquity“heroic legends”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "heroic"?
Common synonyms for "heroic" include desperate, epic, expansive, grand, heroic meter, heroic verse. Our thesaurus lists 14 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "heroic" mean?
a verse form suited to the treatment of heroic or elevated themes; dactylic hexameter or iambic pentameter
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