| Main Entry: | heroine |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | brave woman |
Synonyms: |
ace, actress, celebrity, champion, conqueror, demigoddess, female, idol, leading lady, legend, martyr, protagonist, star |
| Notes: | heroin (the drug) is based on Latin/Greek heros 'hero' because of its effects on the user's self-esteem; heroine is a courageous principal female character (the counterpart of hero) |
Antonyms: |
hero |
| Main Entry: | adventurer |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | person who takes risks |
Synonyms: |
charlatan, daredevil, entrepreneur, explorer, fortune-hunter, gambler, globetrotter, hero, heroine, madcap, mercenary, opportunist, pioneer, pirate, romantic, speculator, stunt person, swashbuckler, traveler, venturer, voyager, wanderer |
| Main Entry: | champion |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | defeater in competition; preeminent supporter |
Synonyms: |
advocate, ally, backer, challenger, champ, conqueror, defender, endorser, exponent, expounder, guardian, hero, heroine, medalist, nonpareil, number one, numero uno, paladin, partisan, patron, proponent, protector, supporter, sympathizer, the greatest, titleholder, top dog, upholder, vanquisher, victor, vindicator, warrior, winner |
Antonyms: |
loser |
| Main Entry: | hero/heroine |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | brave person; champion |
Synonyms: |
ace, adventurer, celebrity, combatant, conqueror, daredevil, demigod, diva, exemplar, gallant, god, goddess, great person, heavy, ideal, idol, lead, leading person, lion, martyr, model, paladin, person of the hour, popular figure, prima donna, principal, protagonist, saint, star, superstar, tin god, victor, worthy |
| Main Entry: | leading lady |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | female star of production |
Synonyms: |
fat part, heroine, lead role, leading role, leading woman, starring role |
| Main Entry: | role model |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | someone worth imitating |
Synonyms: |
epitome, example, exemplar, good example, hero, heroine, idol, mentor, paragon, shining example, star, superstar, very model |
| Main Entry: | venturer |
| Part of Speech: | noun |
| Definition: | adventurer |
Synonyms: |
charlatan, daredevil, entrepreneur, explorer, fortune-hunter, gambler, globetrotter, hero, heroine, madcap, mercenary, opportunist, pioneer, pirate, romantic, speculator, stunt person, swashbuckler, traveler, voyager, wanderer |