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eroico

heroic

adjective eh-ROH-ee-koh Rare

Origin: From Greek heroikos, from heros (hero).

Usage Note

Eroico describes an act, figure, or quality worthy of a hero. Gesta eroiche means 'heroic deeds'. The feminine is eroica; plural eroici / eroiche. It also appears in music: Sinfonia Eroica is Beethoven's Third Symphony, well known in Italian cultural reference.

Examples

"Ha compiuto un gesto eroico durante l'incendio."

Natural Translation

He performed a heroic act during the fire.

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