of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
showing extreme courage; especially of actions courageously undertaken in desperation as a last resort
a verse form suited to the treatment of heroic or elevated themes; dactylic hexameter or iambic pentameter
having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
relating to or characteristic of heroes of antiquity
timid by nature or revealing timidity
lacking courage; ignobly timid and faint-hearted
causing fear or dread or terror
extremely distressing
experiencing or showing fear
