heroically

In brave fashion

Heroically means in a manner showing courage, bravery, or noble self-sacrifice.

Someone who acts heroically faces danger or difficulty with determination: She heroically pulled the child from the burning car.

The word can also describe extraordinary effort in less dramatic contexts: He heroically finished the project despite being sick.

bravely

courageously

In a fearless manner

intrepidly · daringly · undauntedly · resolutely · gallantly · unflinchingly · stalwartly · pluckily · audaciously · lionheartedly

sacrifice

selflessly

Without personal gain motive

redemptively · self-sacrificingly · nobly · protectively · dutifully · valiantly · unselfishly · atoning · immolating

perseverance

enduringly

In persistent manner

doggedly · unwaveringly · tirelessly · indomitably · relentlessly · steadfastly · stubbornly · unfalteringly · grit · fortitude

epic

mythically

As legends would describe

saga · monumentally · grandly · triumphantly · gloriously · dramatically · fabled · storied · larger-than-life · titanically

Opposites
courage and bravery

heroicallycowardly

Without bravery or nerve

cravenly · pusillanimously · spinelessly · timorously · fearfully

self-sacrifice vs. self-interest

heroicallyselfishly

In a self-centered manner

cravenly · ignobly · basely · villainously · dishonorably

scale and impressiveness of action

heroicallyfeebly

Without vigor or power

weakly · meekly · pathetically · indifferently · uncertainly

Family

hero, heroic, heroism, heroine, heroes, heron, superhero, superheroes, antihero

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G