heroic — showing extreme courage or bravery, especially in the face of danger
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: showing extreme courage or bravery, especially in the face of danger
Pronunciation (IPA): /hɪˈroʊɪk/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's heroic battle against the TV remote control lasted three hours.
- The doctor's heroic efforts saved many lives during the pandemic.
- She made a heroic attempt to finish her homework in five minutes.
heroic
ADJECTIVE[/hɪˈroʊɪk/]
showing extreme courage or bravery, especially in the face of danger
showing extreme courage or bravery, especially in the face of danger
Through historic flames, a stoic hero stays heroic!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin heroicus, derived from Greek heroikos, meaning 'of or pertaining to a hero.' The Greek root heros referred to a demigod or man of superhuman strength and courage in ancient mythology.
Breakdown
hero (a person of great courage or ability) + -ic (adjective suffix meaning 'of or relating to') = heroic
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother's heroic battle against the TV remote control lasted three hours.”
“The doctor's heroic efforts saved many lives during the pandemic.”
“She made a heroic attempt to finish her homework in five minutes.”
“The heroic tales of ancient warriors inspired the young soldiers.”
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