he·ro·ic (h -r  k)adj. also he·ro·i·cal (- -k l)1. Of, relating to, or resembling the heroes of literature, legend, or myth. 2. Having, displaying, or characteristic of the qualities appropriate to a hero; courageous: heroic deeds. 3. a. Impressive in size or scope; grand: heroic undertakings. b. Of a size or scale that is larger than life: heroic sculpture. n. 1. A line of heroic verse. 2. heroics Heroic behavior or action. 3. heroics Melodramatic behavior or language: "We trust the House . . . will come up with answers without all the political heroics" (Atlanta Constitution). he·ro i·cal·ly adv.he·ro i·cal·ness n. |
heroics [hɪˈrəʊɪks]
pl n
1. (Literature / Poetry) Prosody short for heroic verse
2. extravagant or melodramatic language, behaviour, etc.
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | heroics - ostentatious or vainglorious or extravagant or melodramatic conduct; "heroics are for those epic films they make in Hollywood" plural, plural form - the form of a word that is used to denote more than one |
Translations
heroics [hɪˈrəʊɪks] NSING (slightly pej) (= deeds) → acciones fpl heroicas, actos mpl de heroicidad; (= behaviour) → comportamiento m atrevido; (= language) → lenguaje m altisonante
we don't want any heroics → no queremos actos heroicos or ninguna heroicidad
we don't want any heroics → no queremos actos heroicos or ninguna heroicidad
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