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• heroic — heroically, adv. heroicalness, heroicness, heroicity /hear oh is i tee/, n. /hi roh ik/, adj. 1. Also, heroical. 2. of, pertaining to, or characteristic of a hero or heroine. 3. suitable to the character of a hero in size or concept; daring;… …   Universalium

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• heroic — /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.… …  

• heroic — 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 …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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