adv

heroically

Heroically (adv) means In a brave, self-sacrificing way, like a hero. Example: “The nurses worked heroically through the crisis with almost no sleep.”

adv

In a brave, self-sacrificing way, like a hero.

"The nurses worked heroically through the crisis with almost no sleep."

How to use heroically

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishActing the way a hero would — bravely and selflessly.

Word forms

more heroically comparative, most heroically superlative

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Rhymes for heroically

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Frequently asked questions

What does “heroically” mean?

The word “heroically” means in a brave, self-sacrificing way, like a hero. In plain terms, acting the way a hero would — bravely and selflessly.

How do you use “heroically” in a sentence?

Here is “heroically” used in a sentence: “The nurses worked heroically through the crisis with almost no sleep.”

What part of speech is “heroically”?

“Heroically” is an adverb.

What is the meaning of heroically?

"heroically" (adv) means in a brave, self-sacrificing way, like a hero.