HEROIC


Meaning of HEROIC in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ hɪroʊɪk ]

( heroics)

1.

If you describe a person or their actions as heroic , you admire them because they show extreme bravery.

His heroic deeds were celebrated in every corner of India.

= courageous

ADJ : usu ADJ n

• he‧roi‧cal‧ly

He had acted heroically during the liner’s evacuation.

ADV : ADV with v

2.

If you describe an action or event as heroic , you admire it because it involves great effort or determination to succeed.

The company has made heroic efforts at cost reduction...

ADJ [ approval ]

• he‧roi‧cal‧ly

Single parents cope heroically in doing the job of two people.

ADV : usu ADV with v , also ADV adj

3.

Heroic means being or relating to the hero of a story.

...the book’s central, heroic figure.

ADJ : usu ADJ n

4.

Heroics are actions involving bravery, courage, or determination.

...the man whose aerial heroics helped save the helicopter pilot...

N-PLURAL

5.

If you describe someone’s actions or plans as heroics , you think that they are foolish or dangerous because they are too difficult or brave for the situation in which they occur. ( SPOKEN )

He said his advice was: ‘No heroics, stay within the law’...

N-PLURAL : usu with brd-neg [ disapproval ]

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