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Word: Heroic
Speech Type: Adjective
mid 16th century (in Scots): from Old French heroique or Latin heroicus, from Greek hērōikos ‘relating to heroes’, from hērōs ‘hero’
hɪˈrəʊɪk
having the characteristics of a hero or heroine; admirably brave or determined
Short Definition:admirably brave or determined
Examples:- heroic deeds
- heroic bomb disposal experts
(of language or a work of art) grand or grandiose in scale or intention
Short Definition:grand or grandiose in scale
Examples:- one passes under pyramids and obelisks, all on a heroic scale
Word: Heroic
Speech Type: Noun
hɪˈrəʊɪk
behaviour or talk that is bold or dramatic
Short Definition:bold or dramatic behaviour or talk
Examples:- the England star is getting special treatment because of his World Cup heroics
heroic verse
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