[hɪˈrəʊɪk], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- having the characteristics of a hero or heroine; admirably brave or determined
(e.g: heroic deeds)

- (of language or a work of art) grand or grandiose in scale or intention
(e.g: one passes under pyramids and obelisks, all on a heroic scale)


Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century (in Scots): from Old French heroique or Latin heroicus, from Greek hērōikos ‘relating to heroes’, from hērōs ‘hero’

[hɪˈrəʊɪk], (Noun)

Definitions:
- behaviour or talk that is bold or dramatic
(e.g: the England star is getting special treatment because of his World Cup heroics)



Phrases:

Origin:
mid 16th century (in Scots): from Old French heroique or Latin heroicus, from Greek hērōikos ‘relating to heroes’, from hērōs ‘hero’