heroic
/hɪˈɹəʊ.ɪk/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: heroics
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Of or relating to a hero or heroine; supremely noble.
Adjective
Examples
heroic deeds
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Courageous; displaying heroism.
Adjective
Examples
To stand upon the ramparts and die for our principles is heroic. To sally forth to battle and win for our principles is something more than heroic.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
A heroic verse.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “heroic” mean?
Of or relating to a hero or heroine; supremely noble.
Is “heroic” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.