heroic, adj.
freq. cnt. 10
freq. cnt. 10
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 7 freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 2
epic heroic larger-than-life
sample sentences
"an epic voyage""of heroic proportions"
"heroic sculpture"
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similar to
having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
heroic heroical
sample sentences
"the heroic attack on the beaches of Normandy""heroic explorers"
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relating to or characteristic of heroes of antiquity
<adj.pert> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
heroic
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 7 freq. cnt.: 6 freq. cnt.: 1
expansive grand heroic
sample sentences
"an expansive lifestyle""in the grand manner"
"collecting on a grand scale"
"heroic undertakings"
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derivationally related form
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derivationally related form
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showing extreme courage; especially of actions courageously undertaken in desperation as a last resort
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
desperate heroic
sample sentences
"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"
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