The Clue
Valorous (6 letter answer)
The Answer
HEROIC
Tags
Notes
The answer HEROIC is seen occasionally, appearing about once every 750 puzzles.
Related Clues
Altruistic
Brave
Fearless
Gallant
Stout
Valiant
Kind of couplet
Medal-worthy
An adjective for St. Patrick
Kind of couplet for Chaucer
Larger than life
Like Alvin York
Like some couplets
Like Superman and Spider-Man
Type of poem or deed
Definition
HEROIC as a noun:
1. (heroic verse, heroic meter, heroic) = a verse form suited to the treatment of heroic or elevated themes; dactylic hexameter or iambic pentameter
HEROIC as an adjective:
1. (epic, heroic, larger-than-life) = very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale); "an epic voyage"; "of heroic proportions"; "heroic sculpture"
2. relating to or characteristic of heroes of antiquity; "heroic legends"; "the heroic age"
3. (heroic, heroical) = having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes; "the heroic attack on the beaches of Normandy"; "heroic explorers"
4. (expansive, grand, heroic) = of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope; "an expansive lifestyle"; "in the grand manner"; "collecting on a grand scale"; "heroic undertakings"
5. (desperate, heroic) = showing extreme courage; especially of actions courageously undertaken in desperation as a last resort; "made a last desperate attempt to reach the climber"; "the desperate gallantry of our naval task forces marked the turning point in the Pacific war"- G.C.Marshall; "they took heroic measures to save his life"