heroic
Translation
heroic, brave, courageous
Examples
She made a heroic effort to save the child.
She made a heroic effort to save the child.
The soldier received a medal for his heroic actions.
The soldier received a medal for his heroic actions.
Grammar Patterns
((a heroic)) ((noun)) very brave or determined She made a heroic effort.
Similar Words
Synonyms: brave, courageous, valiant; Antonyms: cowardly, timid
Etymology
From 'hero' + '-ic', an adjective-forming suffix.
Memory Tips
The suffix '-ic' means 'like a' or 'relating to', so 'heroic' means 'like a hero'.