Synonyms for heroic
her·o·ic

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1. heroicadjective

   Antonyms:
   cowardly

2. heroicadjective

   heroic deeds

   Antonyms:
   cowardly

3. heroicadjective

   RAUBENHEIMER NO v TRUSTEES, JOHANNES BREDENKAMP TRUST, AND OTHERS 2006 (1) SA 124 (C)The original cottage was said to appear on a well-known painting, dating back to 1863, of the American pirate ship, the Alabama, leaving Table Bay. It was also believed to feature in the story of the heroic Wolraad Woltemade who, in 1773, lost his life and that of his horse after valiantly saving 14 shipwrecked persons. This was said to have taken place within sight and full view of the house. The second respondent called this historical link into question, averring that the house was probably not yet built in 1773 while Woltemade's heroics were believed to have taken place in the vicinity of the Salt River mouth, some 10 km away.

   Antonyms:
   cowardly

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1. heroic

   The adventurous man goes in quest of danger; the bold man stands out and faces danger or censure; the brave man combines confidence with resolution in presence of danger; the chivalrous man puts himself in peril for others' protection. The daring step out to defy danger; the dauntless will not flinch before anything that may come to them; the doughty will give and take limitless hard knocks. The adventurous find something romantic in dangerous enterprises; the venturesome may be simply heedless, reckless, or ignorant. All great explorers have been adventurous; children, fools, and criminals are venturesome. The fearless and intrepid possess unshaken nerves in any place of danger. Courageous is more than brave, adding a moral element: the courageous man steadily encounters perils to which he may be keenly sensitive, at the call of duty; the gallant are brave in a dashing, showy, and splendid way; the valiant not only dare great dangers, but achieve great results; the heroic are nobly daring and dauntless, truly chivalrous, sublimely courageous. Compare FORTITUDE.

   Synonyms:
   adventurous, bold, brave, chivalric, chivalrous, courageous, daring, dauntless, doughty, fearless, gallant, intrepid, undaunted, undismayed, valiant, venturesome

   Antonyms:
   afraid, cowardly, cringing, faint-hearted, fearful, frightened, pusillanimous, shrinking, timid, timorous

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1. heroic

   Synonyms:
   brave, undaunted, chivalrous, daring, romantic, gallant, fearless, courageous, intrepid, dauntless

   Antonyms:
   dastardly, cowardly, cravenly, poltroonish

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1. heroic verse, heroic meter, heroicadjective

   a verse form suited to the treatment of heroic or elevated themes; dactylic hexameter or iambic pentameter

   Synonyms:
   heroic verse, heroic meter

   Antonyms:
   little, fearful, timid, cowardly, small, unimpressive

2. epic, heroic, larger-than-lifeadjective

   very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)

   "an epic voyage"; "of heroic proportions"; "heroic sculpture"

   Synonyms:
   heroical, epical, epic, larger-than-life, desperate, grand, expansive

   Antonyms:
   small, cowardly, unimpressive, little, timid, fearful

3. heroicadjective

   relating to or characteristic of heroes of antiquity

   "heroic legends"; "the heroic age"

   Synonyms:
   larger-than-life, expansive, heroical, desperate, epic, grand

   Antonyms:
   cowardly, small, timid, little, unimpressive, fearful

4. heroic, heroicaladjective

   having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes

   "the heroic attack on the beaches of Normandy"; "heroic explorers"

   Synonyms:
   larger-than-life, expansive, heroical, desperate, epic, grand

   Antonyms:
   little, small, unimpressive, fearful, timid, cowardly

5. expansive, grand, heroicadjective

   of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

   "an expansive lifestyle"; "in the grand manner"; "collecting on a grand scale"; "heroic undertakings"

   Synonyms:
   gilded, marvelous, heroical, rattling(a), deluxe, elevated, wondrous, imposing, desperate, rarified, noble-minded, lordly, talkative, wonderful, grand, marvellous, tremendous, distinguished, luxurious, idealistic, fantastic, exalted, opulent, princely, rarefied, sumptuous, epic, high-minded, august, terrific, high-flown, lofty, magisterial, howling(a), expansive, larger-than-life, sublime

   Antonyms:
   cowardly, timid, unimpressive, little, small, fearful

6. desperate, heroicadjective

   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.C.Marshall; "they took heroic measures to save his life"

   Synonyms:
   heroical, dire, do-or-die(a), epic, larger-than-life, desperate, despairing, expansive, grand

   Antonyms:
   timid, fearful, little, unimpressive, small, cowardly

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1. heroicadjective

   Synonyms:
   brave, valiant, courageous, intrepid, bold, daring, gallant, fearless, dauntless, noble, magnanimous

2. heroicadjective

   Synonyms:
   epic

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1. heroicadjective

   Synonyms:
   valiant, bold, daring, brave, desperate, drastic, extreme

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1. List of paraphrases for "heroic":

   heroes, hero, valiant, brave, courageous, bravery

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1. President Barack Obama:

   It is clear that their heroic actions may have prevented a far worse tragedy.

2. Mark Updegrove:

   He had total faith in Lady Bird, luci and Lynda Bird Johnson, the Bird Johnson daughters, both traveled for parts, and there were wives of senators and congressmen who joined, Lady Bird's press secretary, also a woman -- it was not just an intrepid and heroic act, it was all conducted by women at a time when women were as marginalized as people of color, who had been oppressed throughout The South.

3. C.S. Lewis:

   Since it is so likely that children will meet cruel enemies, let them at least have heard of brave knights and heroic courage. Otherwise you are making their destiny not brighter but darker.

4. Jennifer Marshall:

   Some of the most inspiring photos to come out during the invasion have been of everyday men and women picking up arms in defense of their families and their nation, i commend them for their heart and their courage. My advice to these heroic Ukrainians is to not underestimate yourselves. You are stronger and braver than you ever thought possible. The world stands with you and the world commends you.

5. Ezra Pound:

   A heroic figure... not wholly to blame for the religion that's been foisted on him.