It was heroic of them to oppose the enemy.
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Heroic
/hɪˈɹəʊ.ɪk/
Synonyms for "heroic" (236 found)
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Adjective(11 words)
Noun(2 words)
heroic meterheroic verse
Adjective(1 words)
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Adjective(6 words)
Noun(2 words)
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13 total sentences available.
Who can read the heroic deeds of brave men without a feeling of respect and admiration?
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What I looked up to in Shota was not his 'strength'. It was his heroic courage to put his life on the line to carry out his convictions.
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It's not long gone failure, nor heroic deeds to come, but here and now, which you should consider.
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