a verse form suited to the treatment of heroic or elevated themes; dactylic hexameter or iambic pentameter
"The poet's choice of dactylic hexameter gave the epic tale its proper heroic rhythm."
A heroic verse.
"The bard began his performance by reciting a few lines from the ancient, heroic verse that told of the first king's glory."
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
"an epic voyage"
"of heroic proportions"
"heroic sculpture"
showing extreme courage; especially of actions courageously undertaken in desperation as a last resort
"made a last desperate attempt to reach the climber"
"the desperate gallantry of our naval task forces marked the turning point in the Pacific war"
"they took heroic measures to save his life"
Of or relating to a hero or heroine; supremely noble
"The firefighter's heroic efforts saved the cat from the burning building, earning him deep respect from the entire community."