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/
Korean meaning: 매우 용감한, 영웅적인
Korean pronunciation: 히**로**익
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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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.
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📝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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