HEROIC

adj. 1 brave, courageous, bold, valiant, valorous, undaunted, dauntless, stout-hearted, noble, intrepid, gallant, chivalrous, daring, plucky, audacious, fearless, manly, virile, manful We published a book about Aylesworthy's heroic exploits 2 noble, altruistic, magnanimous, generous, upstanding, honourable, virtuous, staunch, steadfast, stalwart, determined This plaque commemorates Manzanilla's heroic work in curbing religious persecution 3 desperate, drastic, extreme Despite heroic efforts, it was impossible to rescue the entire crew 4 grand, larger than life, exaggerated, magniloquent, grandiose, extravagant; giant, gigantic, enormous, huge, titanic, colossal, stupendous The heroic phrases of the demagogue still ring in my ears Statues of heroic proportions have been moved from Abu Simbel. 5 mythological, epic, Homeric, legendary, classical, fabulous, wonderful, miraculous He enjoyed tales of heroic demigods like Hercules 6 majestic, lofty, elevated, grand, august, towering, eminent, distinguished, prominent The entire court was silent as the heroic figure of the emperor entered