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Synonyms for heroic

Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002

Synonyms for heroic

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a verse form suited to the treatment of heroic or elevated themes

very imposing or impressive

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having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes

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of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

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showing extreme courage

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The heroic soul does not sell its justice and its nobleness.
But that which takes my fancy most in the heroic class, is the good-humor and hilarity they exhibit.
The heroic cannot be the common, nor the common the heroic.
But whoso is heroic will always find crises to try his edge.
The heroic woman swallowed a playful and inconvenient object like a billiard ball, which had tried to jump out of her throat.
However, it is not becoming for an obscure teacher of languages to criticize a "heroic fugitive" of worldwide celebrity.
"These three books," said the curate, "are the best that have been written in Castilian in heroic verse, and they may compare with the most famous of Italy; let them be preserved as the richest treasures of poetry that Spain possesses."
"It took a heroic effort from Ben to get us across the line and that gives us a huge amount of belief and confidence," Root said.
The adjective "heroic" also is just what you think it is: something that exhibits heroism.
Summary: The actor will tell the heroic tale of Shaheed Udham Singh
Quintus of Smyrna's Posthomerica: A Study of Heroic Characterization and Heroism
On the eve of the National Heroes' Day commemoration, Senator Francis 'Kiko' Pangilinan urged government officials to follow the example of Filipinos who perform heroic feats every day.
The heroic dastan tells about the heroes fighting for the freedom of the native land and the independence of the people.