heroic
11heroic — I. adjective also heroical Date: 1549 1. of, relating to, resembling, or suggesting heroes especially of antiquity 2. a. exhibiting or marked by courage and daring b. supremely noble or self sacrificing 3. a. of impressive size, power, extent, or …
12heroic — he|ro|ic [hıˈrəuık US ˈrou ] adj 1.) extremely brave or determined, and admired by many people = ↑courageous ▪ her heroic efforts to save her family ▪ Lawrence s heroic struggle against his destiny. ▪ She portrayed him as a heroic figure . 2.) a… …
13heroic — /həˈroʊɪk / (say huh rohik) adjective Also, heroical. 1. of or relating to heroes. 2. suitable to the character of a hero; daring; noble. 3. having or displaying the character or attributes of a hero; intrepid; determined: a heroic explorer. 4.… …
14heroic — adj. & n. adj. 1 a (of an act or a quality) of or fit for a hero. b (of a person) like a hero. 2 a (of language) grand, high flown, dramatic. b (of a work of art) heroic in scale or subject. 3 (of poetry) dealing with the ancient heroes. n. (in… …
15heroic — adjective 1 extremely brave or determined and admired by many people: her heroic efforts to save her family 2 a heroic story, poem etc involves a hero 3 on a heroic scale/of heroic proportions very large or great: a battle on a heroic scale… …
16heroic — Denoting an aggressive, daring procedure in a dangerously ill patient which in itself may endanger the patient but which also has a possibility of being successful, whereas lesser action would result in failure. [G. heroikos, pertaining to a… …
17heroic — adj. heroic to + inf. (it was heroic of them to oppose the invader) * * * [hɪ rəʊɪk] heroic to + inf. (it was heroic of them to oppose the invader) …
18heroic — he|ro|ic [ hı rouık ] adjective * 1. ) very brave and deserving admiration: COURAGEOUS: a heroic attempt to stop the enemy s advance These doctors perform heroic work in difficult conditions. 2. ) showing great determination to achieve something …
19heroic */ — UK [hɪˈrəʊɪk] / US [hɪˈroʊɪk] adjective 1) very brave and deserving admiration a heroic attempt to stop the enemy s advance These doctors perform heroic work in difficult conditions. 2) showing great determination to achieve something A heroic… …
20heroic — adjective a) Of or relating to a hero or heroine; supremely noble heroic deeds b) Courageous; displaying heroism. RAUBENHEIMER NO v TRUSTEES, JOHANNES BREDENKAMP TRUST, AND OTHERS 2006 (1) SA 124 (C) The orig …
