heroic

English

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Etymology

hero + -ic

Pronunciation

  • (General American) IPA(key): /hɪˈɹoʊ.ɪk/
  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /hɪˈɹəʊ.ɪk/
  • Hyphenation: he‧ro‧ic
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  • Rhymes: -əʊɪk

Adjective

heroic (comparative more heroic, superlative most heroic)

  1. Of or relating to a hero or heroine; supremely noble
    heroic deeds
  2. Courageous; displaying heroism.
  3. (sculpture) Of a size larger than life, but less than colossal.

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Noun

heroic (plural heroics)

  1. A heroic verse.

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Catalan

Etymology

From Latin hērōicus.

Pronunciation

Adjective

heroic (feminine heroica, masculine plural heroics, feminine plural heroiques)

  1. heroic

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