■ adjective
1》 having the characteristics of a hero or heroine; very brave.
↘of or representing heroes or heroines.
2》 (of language or a work of art) grand or grandiose in scale or intention.
↘ Sculpture (of a statue) larger than life size but less than colossal.
■ noun ( ~s )
1》 behaviour or talk that is bold or dramatic.
2》 short for ~ verse .
Derivatives
~ally adverb