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heroically

1 of 1adverb
/hɪˈroʊɪkli/
1

in a way that displays great courage, determination, or self-sacrifice, especially in the face of adversity or danger

  • She heroically stayed behind to help evacuate the elderly residents.
  • The team heroically completed the climb despite the severe weather.
  • He heroically defended his friend in court, refusing to back down.
  • They heroically volunteered to serve in the crisis zone.
  • The firefighter heroically ran into the burning building without hesitation.
Synonyms:
valiantlybravelyintrepidlyboldlyvalorouslycourageouslyfearlesslydauntlessly
2

in a manner that is large, grand, or dramatic in scale or effect

  • The statue stood heroically at the center of the plaza, towering over the crowd.
  • The film opens with a heroically shot aerial view of the mountain range.
  • The palace is heroically designed, with sweeping halls and massive staircases.
  • Their ambition grew heroically, stretching far beyond their small beginnings.
  • He planned the event heroically, sparing no expense or extravagance.
Synonyms:
epically