The difference between Courageous and Heroic

When used as adjectives, courageous means of a person, displaying or possessing courage, whereas heroic means of or relating to a hero or heroine.


Heroic is also noun with the meaning: a heroic verse.

check bellow for the other definitions of Courageous and Heroic

  1. Courageous as an adjective:

    Of a person, displaying or possessing courage.

    Examples:

    "the most courageous person I have ever met"

  2. Courageous as an adjective:

    Of an action, that requires courage.

    Examples:

    "a courageous deed"

  1. Heroic as an adjective:

    Of or relating to a hero or heroine; supremely noble

    Examples:

    "heroic deeds"

  2. Heroic as an adjective:

    Courageous; displaying heroism.

  3. Heroic as an adjective (sculpture):

    Of a size larger than life, but less than colossal.

  1. Heroic as a noun:

    A heroic verse.