HEROIC
Scrabble letter values: H4E1R1O1I1C3 = 11
Definition
- noun a verse form suited to the treatment of heroic or elevated themes. — synonyms: heroic_verse, heroic_meter
- adjective very imposing or impressive. — synonyms: epic, larger-than-life
- adjective relating to or characteristic of heroes of antiquity.
- adjective having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes. — synonyms: heroical
- adjective of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope. — synonyms: expansive, grand
- adjective showing extreme courage. — synonyms: desperate
Examples
- “dactylic hexameter or iambic pentameter”
- “surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)”
- “an epic voyage”