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heroic Synonyms

Another word for heroic

Choosing another word for heroic depends on context, so the 25 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Exhibiting or characterized by admirable courage, selflessness, and determination in the face of adversity or danger.

Usage Example

"The coast guard crew made a courageous effort to rescue the stranded sailors during the fierce storm."

Strongest
courageous
brave
valiant
gallant
Strong
intrepid
fearless
dauntless
lionhearted
bold
daring

• adjective (Context 2)

Relating to, depicting, or suitable for mythological heroes or epic legends of antiquity.

Usage Example

"The university course explores the recurring themes of fate and honor in ancient Greek epic poetry."

Strongest
epic
Strong
legendary
mythic
homeric

• noun (Context 3)

(usually in the plural, heroics) Bold, dramatic, or ostentatiously brave behavior or actions.

Usage Example

"The goalkeeper's late-game heroics secured the championship trophy for the underdog team."

Strong
derring-do
bravery
gallantry
valor
exploits

• adjective (Context 4)

Imposingly grand in scale, scope, or ambition; (in sculpture) somewhat larger than life-size but smaller than colossal.

Usage Example

"A bronze statue of monumental proportions stands in the center of the civic plaza."

Strongest
monumental
Strong
grand
larger-than-life
herculean
prodigious
homerian

Opposites of heroic

The opposite of heroic shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

cowardly
craven
cowardice
spineless
faint-hearted
modest
timid
small-scale
See all opposites of heroic

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Heroic. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/heroic
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