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
1
Bold, impressive actions that show unusual courage or skill.
"The goalkeeper's heroics in the final minutes saved the match."
2
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 notesIn 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.
