Heroism

//ˈhɛɹəʊɪzəm// noun

noun ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The qualities characteristic of a hero, such as courage, bravery, fortitude, selflessness, etc.; the display of such qualities. countable, uncountable

    "At the time, with the D-Day invasion of Europe going on, their heroism was hardly noticed. Plenty of other heroes were dying elsewhere. Plenty of bigger bits of history were being made."

  2. 2
    the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle) wordnet

Synonyms

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bigheartednessbignessboldnessbravenessbraverychivalrousness

Example

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"The behaviour of the Princess Monaco, one of the many victims of the French revolution, on the morning of her execution, will be long remembered for its eccentricity and heroism."

Etymology

From French héroïsme, equivalent to hero + -ism.

Related phrases

being braveexceptional acts

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