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
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Courageous as an adjective:
Of a person, displaying or possessing courage.
Examples:
"the most courageous person I have ever met"
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Courageous as an adjective:
Of an action, that requires courage.
Examples:
"a courageous deed"
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Heroic as an adjective:
Of or relating to a hero or heroine; supremely noble
Examples:
"heroic deeds"
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Heroic as an adjective:
Courageous; displaying heroism.
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Heroic as an adjective (sculpture):
Of a size larger than life, but less than colossal.
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Heroic as a noun:
A heroic verse.