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(heroʊɪzəm)
uncountable noun
Heroism is great courage and bravery.
...individual acts of heroism.
Synonyms: bravery, daring, courage, spirit More Synonyms of heroism

heroism in British English

(ˈhɛrəʊˌɪzəm)
noun
the state or quality of being a hero

heroism in American English

(ˈhɛroʊˌɪzəm)
noun
the qualities and actions of a hero or heroine; bravery, nobility, valor, etc.
Word origin
Fr héroisme

Examples of 'heroism' in a sentence
heroism

The risks coexist with great heroism.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Men are still capable of great heroism.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
What follows is a gripping study of quiet heroism.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
It is the kind of quiet heroism that builds nations.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Band pals told him of the heroism of people who helped the injured and dying.
The Sun (2015)
They reflect exceptional acts of individual heroism in Helmand last summer.
The Sun (2009)
The Resistance included individuals of supreme heroism and patriotism.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Each must also recognise the other's sacred modern narratives of tragedy and heroism.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
But what we must do is remember their heroism, their courage and their sacrifice.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
I wonder if cycling would be the same without its unique qualities of heroism and sacrifice.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
A potent story of survival and quiet heroism.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The great moment of heroism and sacrifice is not a refusal to fight, but a call to arms.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Our narrator is introduced almost as a figure of fun, but by the end becomes a figure of great heroism.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
It is an abhorrent thing to happen but stories of normal people 's heroism is what makes this country so wonderful.
The Sun (2014)
I respect his quiet heroism.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
I don't take credit for great heroism, though.
Christianity Today (2000)
I saw heroism, bravery, and failure.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
I was thrilled when I received the replies and am still amazed at their modesty and quiet heroism.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)

In other languages
heroism

British English: heroism NOUN
Heroism is great courage and bravery.
...individual acts of heroism.
  • American English: heroism
  • Brazilian Portuguese: heroísmo
  • Chinese: 英雄气概
  • European Spanish: heroísmo
  • French: héroïsme
  • German: Heldentum
  • Italian: eroismo
  • Japanese: 勇敢さ
  • Korean: 용기
  • European Portuguese: heroísmo
  • Latin American Spanish: heroísmo

Chinese translation of 'heroism'

heroism

(ˈhɛrəuɪzəm)

n (u)

  1. 英勇 (yīngyǒng)
    an act of heroism 英雄行为(為) (yīngxióng xíngwéi)
(noun) 
Definition
great courage and bravery
individual acts of heroism
Synonyms
bravery
You deserve the highest praise for your bravery.
daring
His daring nearly cost him his life.
courage
They do not have the courage to apologise for their actions.
spirit
fortitude
He suffered his illness with dignity and fortitude.
boldness
gallantry
He was awarded a medal for his gallantry.
valour
He was decorated for valour in the war.
fearlessness
intrepidity
courageousness

Additional synonyms

in the sense of courage
Definition
the ability to face danger or pain without fear
They do not have the courage to apologise for their actions.
Synonyms
bravery,
nerve,
fortitude,
boldness,
balls (vulgar, slang),
bottle (British, slang),
resolution,
daring,
guts (informal),
pluck,
grit,
heroism,
mettle,
firmness,
gallantry,
valour,
spunk (informal),
fearlessness,
intrepidity,
hardihood,
ballsiness (taboo, slang),
dauntlessness,
lion-heartedness
in the sense of daring
Definition
the courage to do things that may be dangerous
His daring nearly cost him his life.
Synonyms
bravery,
nerve (informal),
courage,
face (informal),
balls (taboo, slang),
spirit,
bottle (British, slang),
guts (informal),
pluck,
grit,
audacity,
boldness,
temerity,
derring-do (archaic),
spunk (informal),
fearlessness,
rashness,
intrepidity,
ballsiness (taboo, slang)
in the sense of fearlessness
Synonyms
bravery,
balls (taboo, slang),
confidence,
nerve,
courage,
guts (informal),
boldness,
intrepidity,
indomitability,
ballsiness (taboo, slang),
dauntlessness,
lion-heartedness,
pluckiness

Synonyms of 'heroism'

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