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Antonyms for herolike
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : heer-oh |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈhɪər oʊ |
Definition of herolike
Origin :- late 14c., "man of superhuman strength or physical courage," from Latin heros "hero," from Greek heros "demi-god" (a variant singular of which was heroe), originally "defender, protector," from PIE root *ser- "to watch over, protect" (cf. Latin servare "to save, deliver, preserve, protect;" see observe). Meaning "man who exhibits great bravery" in any course of action is from 1660s. Sense of "chief male character in a play, story, etc." first recorded 1690s. First record of hero-worship is from 1774.
- As in brave : adj bold
- As in gutsy : adj brave
Synonyms for herolike
- adventurous
- audacious
- bold
- chin-up
- chivalrous
- confident
- courageous
- daring
- dashing
- dauntless
- defiant
- doughty
- fearless
- firm
- foolhardy
- fortitudinous
- forward
- gallant
- game
- gritty
- gutsy
- hardy
- heroic
- herolike
- imprudent
- indomitable
- intrepid
- l
- lionhearted
- militant
- nervy
- plucky
- reckless
- resolute
- spirited
- spunky
- stalwart
- stout
- stouthearted
- strong
- unabashed
- unafraid
- unblenching
- undauntable
- undaunted
- undismayed
- unfearful
- valiant
- valorous
- venturesome
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