Hero synonyms
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Part of speech:
brave man
One distinguished for action
One that is worshiped, idealized, or followed:
actor (related)
One who takes part in a situation.
great man
One distinguished for action
Of a person, displaying or possessing courage.
Gallant is defined as a man who is polite and attentive to women.
A simplified representation used to explain the workings of a real world system or event.
A knight or a heroic champion
a man among men
One distinguished for action
Courageous; displaying heroism.
Of, characteristic of, like, or befitting a knight; chivalrous, brave, etc.
All such stories belonging to a particular group of people
(US) a type of sandwich consisting of French bread sliced lengthwise, filled with salami or ham with cheese and onion.
One that is an inspiration to others; one who has achieved success in his chosen field; a leading light.
One who is widely known and of great popular interest.
(Figuratively) A person who is aggressively, courageously, or energetically involved in an activity, such as athletics.
knight-errant
A chivalrous or quixotic person
idol (related)
An image used as an object of worship.
Intrepid is defined as fearless and brave.
Having much power; strong or influential
Having or showing a fixed, firm purpose; determined; resolved; unwavering
Team name for the Toronto, Ontario franchise of the Canadian Football League (CFL)
fear (related)
A reason for dread or apprehension:
A grilled, pressed sandwich of Cuban origin, consisting of ham, roasted pork, cheese, pickles, and often mustard on a long, crusty roll.
One who is killed or suffers greatly because of an identity or position, e.g., a young prince killed when his father, the king, is deposed for the purpose of preventing the restoration of the monarchy later.
man of courage
One distinguished for action
The definition of illustrious is someone well-known and respected for skill in a particular field.
A person of distinction or great reputation.
man-of-the-hour
A man who is currently an object of public attention.
A famous person regarded with interest and curiosity.
submarine-sandwich (related)
A sandwich made on a long roll split lengthwise
The definition of a champion is a person who is the best in his field or who has defeated all rivals.
People who exhibit bravery or courage considered as a group:
In certain Christian churches, a person officially recognized as having lived an exceptionally holy life, and thus as being in heaven and capable of interceding for sinners; canonized person
antihero
(Literature, gaming) A protagonist who proceeds in an unheroic manner, such as by criminal means, via cowardly actions, or for mercenary goals.
fearless soldier
One distinguished for action
principal male character
Principal male character in a literary composition
Representation or repute, as opposed to reality:
Something said or written which refers to the person, conduct, etc., of some individual, especially something of a disparaging or offensive nature; personal remarks.
Submarine is defined as a boat, particularly a warship, designed to stay and travel under the surface of the water for a long time, or a sandwich on a long roll.
(US, dialectal) A certain type of submarine sandwich
A sepulchral monument in the form of a small temple.
Hero of Alexandria
Greek mathematician and inventor who devised a way to determine the area of a triangle and who described various mechanical devices (first century)
man of mettle
One distinguished for action
A person of outstanding worth or importance
popular figure
One distinguished for action
man of the day
One distinguished for action
dauntless flier
One distinguished for action
male lead
Principal male character in a literary composition
main actor
Principal male character in a literary composition
A playwright who writes tragedies.
The actor playing the principal male role
An actor whose looks and manner make him popular with women theatergoers
Something heavy
heavy lead
Principal male character in a literary composition
Sir Galahad
Principal male character in a literary composition
cast (related)
An inclination; tendency:
The definition of chivalrous is a man who is attentive and courteous to women, like a knight in shining armor.
Invulnerable to fear or intimidation.
eponymous
Named after something else or deriving from an existing name or word:
homeric
Heroic in proportion, degree, or character; epic.
Which has not been lauded or appreciated.
(Golf) The act of hitting the ball so that it goes into the hole on the drive; hole in one
demigoddess
Feminine form of demigod
The principal female character in a novel, poem, or dramatic presentation.
pantheon
A building in which famous dead persons of a nation are entombed or commemorated, as the church of Sainte-Geneviève in Paris
knowledge (related)
The state or fact of knowing:
One who makes and sets off bombs.
A sandwich originating in New Orleans consisting of meat or seafood, such as roast beef or fried oysters, and often lettuce, tomatoes, and condiments, served on French bread.
Sub is short for submarine, subscription, substitute or a submarine sandwich.
(Archaic, military) A naval mine.
One that is worthy of imitation; a perfect example or model.
prize athlete
One distinguished for action
man of distinguished valor
One distinguished for action
intrepid warrior
One distinguished for action
chief character
Principal male character in a literary composition
A man's house slipper with elastic in the sides
The definition of extreme is most remote or far from what is necessary or usual.
The definition of undaunted is unshaken, unintimidated or unaffected because of fear.
(US) A large sandwich on a long thick bun.
(Archaic) A flank of cavalry acting to split some portion of an opposing army, charging in an inverted V formation.
victorious general
One distinguished for action
A male animal or plant
A mechanical device that grinds:
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