heroism
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈhɛroʊɪzəm/ · UK /ˈherəʊɪzəm/
heroism means: An act of great courage, especially when someone faces danger to help others.
noun
An act of great courage, especially when someone faces danger to help others.
- Her heroism saved two children.
- The medal recognizes an act of heroism.
- Their heroism during the flood inspired the whole town.
The quality of being very brave and willing to face danger for others.
- We admire her quiet heroism.
- His heroism gave the team hope.
- The film celebrates the heroism of ordinary people.
Questions about heroism
What does heroism mean?
An act of great courage, especially when someone faces danger to help others.
What is heroism in other languages?
Türkçe: kahramanlık · Español: heroísmo · Français: héroïsme · Deutsch: Heldentum · Italiano: eroismo · 日本語: 英雄的行為
How do you pronounce heroism?
In American English /ˈhɛroʊɪzəm/; in British English /ˈherəʊɪzəm/.
How do you use heroism in a sentence?
Her heroism saved two children. The medal recognizes an act of heroism.
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