Heroic
/hɪˈroʊɪk/
Doing something very brave and strong, especially when it's hard or scary, like a superhero helping others.
Examples
- The firefighter made a heroic rescue when he saved a kitten stuck in a tree during the storm.
- In the book, the young knight showed heroic bravery when he faced the dragon to protect his village.
- During the game, my teammate made a heroic effort by scoring the winning goal even after being hurt.
Synonyms
brave
courageous
valiant
daring
gallant
bold
Antonyms
cowardly
afraid
timid
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