noun

heroics

hih-ROH-ihks

Heroics (noun) means Bold, impressive actions that show unusual courage or skill. Example: “The goalkeeper's heroics in the final minutes saved the match.”

noun

Bold, impressive actions that show unusual courage or skill.

"The goalkeeper's heroics in the final minutes saved the match."

Overblown, exaggerated language or behavior meant to sound grand.

"Cut the heroics and just tell me what actually happened."

How to use heroics

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishImpressively brave actions — or, less flatteringly, showy exaggeration.

Common pairings

last-minute heroics no need for heroics

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Frequently asked questions

What does “heroics” mean?

The word “heroics” means bold, impressive actions that show unusual courage or skill. In plain terms, impressively brave actions — or, less flatteringly, showy exaggeration.

How do you pronounce “heroics”?

“Heroics” is pronounced hih-ROH-ihks (/hɪˈɹəʊ.ɪks/ in IPA).

How do you use “heroics” in a sentence?

Here is “heroics” used in a sentence: “The goalkeeper's heroics in the final minutes saved the match.”

What part of speech is “heroics”?

“Heroics” is a noun.

How many meanings does “heroics” have?

“Heroics” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: bold, impressive actions that show unusual courage or skill.