HEROIC: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for HEROIC?

Need another word that means the same as “heroic”? Find 39 synonyms and 30 related words for “heroic” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Heroic” are: expansive, grand, desperate, heroical, epic, brave, courageous, valiant, valorous, intrepid, bold, daring, audacious, superhuman, herculean, fearless, doughty, undaunted, dauntless, unafraid, plucky, indomitable, lionhearted, mettlesome, venturesome, gallant, stalwart, chivalrous, noble, prodigious, enormous, huge, massive, titanic, colossal, monumental, stupendous, heroic meter, heroic verse

Heroic as a Noun

Definitions of "Heroic" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “heroic” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• Behaviour or talk that is bold or dramatic.
• A verse form suited to the treatment of heroic or elevated themes; dactylic hexameter or iambic pentameter.

Synonyms of "Heroic" as a noun (2 Words)

heroic meter	A verse form suited to the treatment of heroic or elevated themes; dactylic hexameter or iambic pentameter.
heroic verse	A verse form suited to the treatment of heroic or elevated themes; dactylic hexameter or iambic pentameter.

Usage Examples of "Heroic" as a noun

• The England star is getting special treatment because of his World Cup heroics.

Heroic as an Adjective

Definitions of "Heroic" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “heroic” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope.
• Having the characteristics of a hero or heroine; admirably brave or determined.
• Of or representing heroes or heroines.
• Having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes.
• (of language or a work of art) grand or grandiose in scale or intention.
• Very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale.
• (of a statue) larger than life size but less than colossal.
• Relating to or characteristic of heroes of antiquity.
• Showing extreme courage; especially of actions courageously undertaken in desperation as a last resort.

Synonyms of "Heroic" as an adjective (37 Words)

audacious	Invulnerable to fear or intimidation. An audacious trick to pull.
bold	Erotic, risqué, or sexually provocative. A bold design.
brave	Fine or splendid in appearance. Familiarity with danger makes a brave man braver but less daring.
chivalrous	Being attentive to women like an ideal knight. Shall I be chivalrous and offer you my coat.
colossal	(of a statue) at least twice life size. Has a colossal nerve.
courageous	Not deterred by danger or pain; brave. Her courageous human rights work.
daring	Radically new or original. He rapidly discovered an audience hungry for his daring new works.
dauntless	Invulnerable to fear or intimidation. Dauntless bravery.
desperate	Desperately determined. A desperate need for recognition.
doughty	Brave and persistent. His doughty spirit kept him going.
enormous	Very large in size, quantity, or extent. The possibilities are enormous.
epic	Relating to or characteristic of an epic or epics. The gig last night was epic.
expansive	Able or tending to expand or characterized by expansion. Wine made the guest expansive.
fearless	Oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them. Fearless reporters and photographers.
gallant	Having or displaying great dignity or nobility. A gallant pageant.
grand	Very good or enjoyable; excellent. We had a grand day.
herculean	Displaying superhuman strength or power. A herculean task.
heroical	Having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes.
huge	Extremely large; enormous. Huge amounts of money.
indomitable	Impossible to subdue or defeat. A woman of indomitable spirit.
intrepid	Invulnerable to fear or intimidation. Our intrepid reporter.
lionhearted	Brave and determined. A brilliant lionhearted second half comeback.
massive	Imposing in scale or scope or degree or power. A massive rampart of stone.
mettlesome	Having a proud and unbroken spirit. Their horses were beasts of burden not mettlesome chargers.
monumental	Great in importance, extent, or size. It s been a monumental effort.
noble	Impressive in appearance. The promotion of human rights was a noble aspiration.
plucky	Marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited. The plucky youngster has astounded medical staff.
prodigious	Remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree. Rumours of prodigious happenings such as monstrous births.
stalwart	Strongly built and sturdy. Proud of her tall stalwart son.
stupendous	So great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe. The most stupendous views.
superhuman	Above or beyond the human or demanding more than human power or endurance. Superhuman strength.
titanic	Of great force or power. A series of titanic explosions.
unafraid	Feeling no fear or anxiety. She was calm and unafraid.
undaunted	Resolutely courageous. Undaunted in the face of death.
valiant	Possessing or showing courage or determination. She made a valiant effort to hold her anger in check.
valorous	Having or showing valor. Valorous deeds on the field of honour.
venturesome	Willing to take risks or embark on difficult or unusual courses of action. Anyone venturesome enough to try to blaze a trail through it would soon beat a hasty retreat.

Usage Examples of "Heroic" as an adjective

• Heroic bomb disposal experts.
• Heroic sculpture.
• Of heroic proportions.
• Early medieval heroic poetry.
• One passes under pyramids and obelisks, all on a heroic scale.
• Heroic explorers.
• Heroic deeds.
• They took heroic measures to save his life.
• The heroic attack on the beaches of Normandy.
• Heroic undertakings.

Associations of "Heroic" (30 Words)

audacity	A willingness to take bold risks. She had the audacity to suggest I d been carrying on with him.
bold	A bold typeface or letter. A coat with bold polka dots.
boldly	In a way that is characterized by having a strong, vivid, or clear appearance. Thieves who boldly robbed the wounded and helpless passengers.
boldness	Impudent aggressiveness. These works display a great boldness of forms.
brave	People who are brave. Brave banners flying.
bravely	In a courageous manner. She bravely had a go at paragliding.
bravery	Courageous behaviour or character. Perhaps I ll get a medal for bravery.
coolness	The property of being moderately cold. The coolness of this phone was worth the extra money.
courage	The ability to do something that frightens one; bravery. She called on all her courage to face the ordeal.
courageous	Not deterred by danger or pain; brave. A frank courageous heart triumphed over pain.
daredevil	Presumptuously daring. A daredevil skydiver.
daring	Adventurous courage. The daring of the players brings fortune or ruin.
daringly	In an original manner.
gallant	A man who is charmingly attentive to women. A gallant warrior.
gallantry	Sexual intrigue. A medal awarded for outstanding gallantry during the raid.
gutsy	Marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited. A smooth Bordeaux that is gutsy enough to accompany steak.
hardy	Able to survive under unfavorable weather conditions. Camels are tough and hardy creatures.
heroism	Great bravery. He showed great heroism in battle.
impudence	The quality of being impudent; impertinence. His arrogance and impudence had offended many.
intrepid	Invulnerable to fear or intimidation. Intrepid pioneers.
manly	Characteristic of a man. Manly sports.
plucky	Marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited-Judith Crist. The plucky youngster has astounded medical staff.
robust	Marked by richness and fullness of flavor. A robust body.
shameless	(of a person or their conduct) characterized by or showing a lack of shame; barefaced or brazen. A shameless imposter.
stalwart	A person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt. He was of stalwart build.
stouthearted	Used especially of persons. A stouthearted fellow who had an active career in the army.
valiant	Having or showing valor. A valiant attempt to prevent the hijack.
valor	The qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle. He received a medal for valor.
valorous	Showing great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle. Valorous deeds on the field of honour.
venturous	Disposed to venture or take risks. A venturous spirit.