heroic
[ hi-roh-ik ]
/ hɪˈroʊ ɪk /
adjective
noun
Usually heroics . heroic verse.
heroics,
- flamboyant or extravagant language, sentiment, or behavior, intended to seem heroic.
- heroic action or behavior.
SYNONYMS FOR heroic
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British Dictionary definitions for heroic
heroic
heroical
/ (hɪˈrəʊɪk) /
adjective
See also heroics
Derived forms of heroic
heroically, adverbheroicalness or heroicness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for heroic
heroic
[ hĭ-rō′ĭk ]
adj.
Relating to a risky medical procedure that may endanger the patient but also has a possibility of being successful, whereas lesser action would result in failure.
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