What does HEROIC mean?

Pronunciation
/hɪˈroʊɪk/
Letters
6
Scrabble score
11
Words With Friends score
11
How common
Fairly common

Meaning

adjective

  1. very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)“an epic voyage”
  2. relating to or characteristic of heroes of antiquity“heroic legends”
  3. having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes“the heroic attack on the beaches of Normandy”
  4. of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope“an expansive lifestyle”
  5. showing extreme courage; especially of actions courageously undertaken in desperation as a last resort“made a last desperate attempt to reach the climber”

noun

  1. a verse form suited to the treatment of heroic or elevated themes; dactylic hexameter or iambic pentameter

Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.

Anagrams of HEROIC

coheir11

Words inside HEROIC

42 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.

choir10 chore10core6 echo9 heir7 hero7 hire7 rice6 rich9 chi8 cor5her6hoe6ice5 ich8ire3orc5ore3 rec5rei3roc5roe3eh5er2he5 hi5 ho5oh5or2re2

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Questions

Is HEROIC a valid word in word games?

HEROIC is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.

How many points is HEROIC worth?

HEROIC is worth 11 points with Scrabble letter values and 11 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.

What words can you make from HEROIC?

42 other words, including HE, OR, HER and OH.