heroic

The definition of heroic is a strong and courageous person or a story about deeds by those with these qualities.

(adjective)

An example of a heroic deed is a fireman entering a burning building to save a child.
An example of a heroic story is the story of Perseus in Greek mythology.

See heroic in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of or characterized by men of godlike strength and courage: the heroic age of Greece and Rome
like or characteristic of a hero or his deeds; strong, brave, noble, powerful, etc.: heroic conduct, a heroic effort
of or about a hero and his deeds; epic: a heroic poem
exalted; eloquent; high-flown: heroic words
daring and risky, but used as a last resort: heroic measures
Art larger than life-size but less than colossal: a heroic statue

Origin: L heroicus < Gr heroikos, of a hero < hērōs, hero

noun

heroic verse
1. pretentious or extravagant talk or action meant to seem heroic
2. heroic behavior or deeds

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See heroic in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective also he·ro·i·cal (-ĭ-kəl)

Of, relating to, or resembling the heroes of literature, legend, or myth.
Having, displaying, or characteristic of the qualities appropriate to a hero; courageous: heroic deeds.
a. Impressive in size or scope; grand: heroic undertakings.
b. Of a size or scale that is larger than life: heroic sculpture.

noun

A line of heroic verse.
heroics Heroic behavior or action.
heroics Melodramatic behavior or language: “We trust the House . . . will come up with answers without all the political heroics” (Atlanta Constitution).

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