heroic

(eg. flower, origin, ancient )

heroic /hɪ ˈroʊ ɪk/ ?

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(n) a verse form suited to the treatment of heroic or elevated themes; dactylic hexameter or iambic pentameter
(adj) very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
(adj) relating to or characteristic of heroes of antiquity
(adj) having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes
(adj) of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
(adj) showing extreme courage; especially of actions courageously undertaken in desperation as a last resort

Many an American has died in heroic circumstances, but until lately it has not appeared that any North American has performed saintworthy miracles.
So I've always played heroic people as slightly flawed, slightly haunted by something else.
As youngsters during World War II, we collected paper, stomped on tin cans and weeded victory gardens to help the heroic Russians and defeat the hated Nazis and Japs.

"We will never forget those who died. We will always remember the heroic efforts of our firefighters, police and emergency responders, and those who sacrificed their own lives on Flight 93 to protect their fellow Americans," Obama said in a...
on Sep 11, 2008 By: Barack Obama Source: Focus News
"The efforts of our troops in Helmand have been nothing short of heroic," Mr Brown told the Evening Standard. "There has been a tragic human cost. But this has not been in vain."
on Jul 27, 2009 By: Gordon Brown Source: Telegraph.co.uk
"We tried in an orthodox way and in an heroic way but we were not able to score. Today wasn't our day," Spain coach Vicente del Bosque said. "We have two games ahead of us. We have to find a way to win them."
on Jun 16, 2010 By: Vicente del Bosque Source: The News International