heroic

adj 1: surpassing the ordinary especially in size or scale; "an

epic voyage"; "of heroic proportions"; "heroic

sculpture" [syn: {epic}, {larger-than-life}]

2: relating to or characteristic of heroes of antiquity;

"heroic legends"; "the heroic age"

3: having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes; "the

heroic attack on the beaches of Normandy"; "heroic

explorers" [syn: {heroical}]

4: impressive in size or scope; "heroic undertakings" [syn: {grand}]

5: showing extreme courage; especially of actions courageously

undertaken in desperation as a last resort; "made a last

desperate attempt to reach the climber"; "the desperate

gallantry of our naval task forces marked the turning

point in the Pacific war"- G.C.Marshall; "they took heroic

measures to save his life" [syn: {desperate}]