heroic

Describes actions or qualities that are brave, noble, or characteristic of a hero.

ruОписывает действия или качества, которые являются храбрыми, благородными или свойственными герою.esDescribe acciones o cualidades que son valientes, nobles o propias de un héroe.frQualifie des actions ou des qualités qui sont courageuses, nobles ou propres à un héros.deBeschreibt Handlungen oder Eigenschaften, die mutig, edel oder einem Helden eigen sind.ptDescreve ações ou qualidades que são corajosas, nobres ou próprias de um herói.zh形容行为或品质勇敢、高尚，具有英雄气概或英雄般的特质。arيصف الأعمال أو الصفات التي تتسم بالشجاعة أو النبل أو ما يشبه أفعال الأبطال.

1. Brave and courageous B2 formal

   Showing great bravery, courage, or self-sacrifice, especially in a dangerous situation.

   • The firefighter made a heroic rescue of the child from the burning building.
   • Her heroic efforts saved the entire team from disaster.
   • He was awarded a medal for his heroic actions during the war.

   ruГероическийesHeroico (valiente y valeroso)frHéroïquedeheroischptHeroicozh英勇的arبطولي

   Synonyms: boldbravecourageousdaringdauntlessfearlessgallantintrepidlionheartedstoutheartedvaliantvalorous

   Antonyms: cowardlycravenfearfulpusillanimoustimid

2. Grand or ambitious B2 formal

   Very large in scale, effort, or ambition; impressive.

   • The company embarked on a heroic attempt to expand into new markets.
   • It was a heroic undertaking to build the bridge in just two years.
   • They made a heroic effort to finish the project on time.

   ruГрандиозныйesheroico (grandioso)frHéroïque (au sens de grandiose)deHeroischptHeroicozh宏大的arبطولي

   Synonyms: ambitiouscolossalepicgrandmonumental

   Antonyms: humblemodestpettysmall-scaleunambitious

• more heroic comparative form
• most heroic superlative form