HEROIC

heroic

1. [Adjective]: relating to or characteristic of heroes of antiquity; "heroic legends"; "the heroic age"

2. [Noun]: a verse form suited to the treatment of heroic or elevated themes; dactylic hexameter or iambic pentameter

3. very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale); "an epic voyage"; "of heroic proportions"; "heroic sculpture"

4. having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes; "the heroic attack on the beaches of Normandy"; "heroic explorers"

5. impressive in size or scope; "heroic undertakings"

6. showing extreme courage; especially of actions courageously undertaken in desperation as a last resort; "made a last desperate attempt to reach the climber"; "the desperate gallantry of our naval task forces marked the turning point in the Pacific war"- G

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