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heroically

/hɪˈroʊ.ɪ.kli/
he · ro · i · cal · ly
Adjective:heroic
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• adverb

1

In an admirably brave, determined, or self-sacrificing manner, especially in the face of danger or adversity.

Example

"The rescue workers acted heroically to pull the stranded hikers to safety before the storm arrived."

2

On a grand, impressive, or monumental scale, or with extreme effort.

Example

"The restoration team worked heroically for three years to preserve the ancient frescoes."

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heroin
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'heroic' plus the adverbial suffix '-ally', ultimately tracing back via Latin 'heroicus' to Ancient Greek 'heroikos', meaning 'of or pertaining to a hero'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Heroically. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/heroically
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