HEROIC Synonyms: 339 Similar and Opposite Words

heroic

adjective

hi-ˈrō-ik

variants also heroical

Definition of heroic

as in courageous

feeling or displaying no fear by temperament a memorial honoring the heroic nurses who served in the war

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as in epic

large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception an opera production of heroic proportions

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as in tremendous

unusually large a heroic statue of Alexander the Great astride his horse

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Recent Examples of heroic Murphy agreed and went back to the script to change a few things to give Madsen a heroic ending. — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Oct. 2026 In the Tenth Arrondissement of Paris, near the Canal Saint-Martin, a mural appeared, seemingly overnight, depicting the lycéens as heroic revolutionaries in a style that seemed equal parts Delacroix and Dragon Ball. — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 9 Oct. 2026 And the Liberty needed one more heroic moment in overtime while down one. — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026 Chicago won Game 1 of its series against the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday afternoon behind a parade of relief pitchers and four heroic innings from Grant Taylor to finish out the win. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for heroic

Recent Examples of Synonyms for heroic

Adjective

As with any courageous statement, acceptance is rarely unanimous.

— Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Sadly, sports reformers across the country have abandoned the hard work of courageous whistleblowers, such as Bensel-Meyers, and now sing the tune of college athlete compensation.

— Bruce Svare, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of courageous

Adjective

Her novels are often narrated in first person and range from intimate confessions to buoyant epic sagas.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2026
Two fighters, Lucario and Greninja, appeared, broke through the frozen screen and fought on the shattered ice blocks in an epic battle.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of epic

Adjective

The Florida Panthers were able to mount a valiant comeback in San Jose, rallying from three goals down in the second period and scoring two in the third before ultimately falling in overtime.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Despite a valiant effort on the water, that milestone failed to normalize a more ever-present female presence at the Cup for almost three decades.

— Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of valiant

Adjective

The San Francisco head coach’s time as Atlanta’s offensive coordinator was both glorious and heartbreaking.

— Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026
But even those without a passion for specialty groceries end up there sooner or later for the glorious, enormous, budget-friendly sandwiches.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of glorious

Adjective

The Bruins took a huge hit with their top six players all getting drafted by WNBA teams.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026
With its available sun-deflecting bright-white fabric and huge garage door-like entryway, the tent makes for a natural day shelter for events out in the sun, rain and wind.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of huge

Adjective

One fascination of this brave book—brave in its disclosures but more so in its demands, its spiritual rigor, and its ardent intellectualism—lies in watching the eloquent, intelligent sufferer steadily entrapping herself.

— James Wood, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
Prioritizing oneself is something Ariana Grande has been brave about as well, with Grande perhaps the poster child for the biggest mental health story of the year.

— Rob LeDonne, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of brave

Adjective

Omaanda is among a handful of smart new lodges upping the game amid the remote and magnificent landscapes of Namibia, a rising star on the African safari circuit.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Oct. 2026
Teddy bears and trains, baseballs and dolls dance through the air into Santa's enormous sack, which sits at Santa's feet, or rather Harry's, who is perched high on the throne at the back of the float, magnificent in white whiskers and red velvet.

— Danielle Parker, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of magnificent

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