heroic
adjective/hɪˈroʊɪk/
Frequency rank: #5,120 most common English word
Meaning
showing great bravery and courage, especially in a difficult situation.
Example sentence
The firefighter made heroic efforts to rescue everyone trapped in the burning building.
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