mock-heroic
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
About a literary mode in which trivial subjects or characters are treated using the elaborate language devices of the heroic style.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
mahkherohikSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈmɑkhɚˈoʊɪk
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
literature
Pertaining to a literary mode in which trivial subjects or characters are treated using the elaborate language devices of the heroic style.
noun
literature
A work in the mockheroic style.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Typical Use
- Rare
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: (literature) Pertaining to a literary mode in which trivial subjects or characters are treated using the elaborate language devices of the heroic style.
Used this way, mock-heroic is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It turns up most in literature or storytelling contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Brave and principled
- Usage feel
- Warm and expressive
Where it naturally appears
- Literature/storytelling
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