DICTOMETER

HEROIC

1. Synonyms:
   • Heroic verse
   • Heroic meter
   • Heroic
   Definitions:
   • a verse form suited to the treatment of heroic or elevated themes
   • dactylic hexameter or iambic pentameter
   
   

1. Synonyms:
   • Epic
   • Heroic
   • Larger-than-life
   Definitions:
   • very imposing or impressive
   • surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
   Examples:
   • An epic voyage
   • Of heroic proportions
   • Heroic sculpture
   Antonyms:
   • Small
   • Little
   • Small
   • Little
   
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Heroic
   Definitions:
   • relating to or characteristic of heroes of antiquity
   Examples:
   • Heroic legends
   • The heroic age
   Antonyms:
   • Timid
   
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Heroic
   • Heroical
   Definitions:
   • having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes
   Examples:
   • The heroic attack on the beaches of Normandy
   • Heroic explorers
   Antonyms:
   • Unimpressive
   
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • Expansive
   • Grand
   • Heroic
   Definitions:
   • of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
   Examples:
   • An expansive lifestyle
   • In the grand manner
   • Collecting on a grand scale
   • Heroic undertakings
   Antonyms:
   • Cowardly
   • Fearful
   
   
   
5. Synonyms:
   • Desperate
   • Heroic
   Definitions:
   • showing extreme courage
   • especially of actions courageously undertaken in desperation as a last resort
   Examples:
   • 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