heroic
adjectiveUK /hɪˈrəʊɪk/
US /hɪˈroʊɪk/
Being very brave and doing something great to help others.
The heroic firefighter ran into the burning building to save the family.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Very large or grand in size or scale.
They made a heroic effort to finish the project on time.
3. Relating to heroes in old stories or legends.
The poem tells of heroic deeds from ancient times.
4. Showing great determination to succeed despite difficulty.
Her heroic struggle against illness inspired everyone.