
Heroic
Action-Oriented
Use 'heroic' to highlight bold actions, often in life-saving or crisis situations.
The lifeguard's heroic efforts prevented the swimmer from drowning.
Not Everyday Use
'Heroic' denotes exceptional situations, rather than everyday bravery or courage.
During the flood, her heroic actions saved many lives.
Superlative Praise
'Heroic' is often used to offer the highest praise for courage shown by individuals.
His heroic stance against the injustice won the hearts of many. Compare with
BoldBraveChivalrousCourageousFearlessGallantMightyNobleValiant
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