adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Of or resembling a heroine, especially in distinction to the qualities of a male hero.

Synonyms

All synonyms

heroineheroinely

Etymology

From heroine + -ic, modelled on heroic.

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