1.a verse form suited to the treatment of heroic or elevated themes; dactylic hexameter or iambic pentameter
2.very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale);
an epic voyage
3.relating to or characteristic of heroes of antiquity;
heroic legends
4.having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes;
the heroic attack on the beaches of Normandy
5.impressive in size or scope;
heroic undertakings
6.showing extreme courage; especially of actions courageously undertaken in desperation as a last resort;
made a last desperate attempt to reach the climber