Heroism Definition

hĕrō-ĭzəm
noun
Heroic conduct or behavior.
American Heritage
The qualities and actions of a hero or heroine; bravery, nobility, valor, etc.
Webster's New World

The qualities characteristic of a hero, as courage, bravery, fortitude, unselfishness, etc.; the display of such qualities.

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Other Word Forms of Heroism

Noun

Singular:
heroism
Plural:
heroisms

Origin of Heroism

  • From French héroïsme.

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Heroism Sentence Examples

  • Froit that time the heroism of the monarch appeared to die out.

  • Stevenson vividly describes the heroism of the captain and crew.

  • The army is burning with a spirit of heroism and the leaders, so to say, have now assembled in council.

  • Every Olympic sport has its own story of heroism and tragedy.

  • Totally devoid of dignity and heroism, he ended by surrendering and imploring mercy from the barbarian victor.

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Words Starting With

HHEHER

Words Ending With

MSMISM

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heroism

Words Starting With H and Ending With M

Starts With H & Ends With MStarts With HE & Ends With MStarts With H & Ends With SM

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7 Letter Words7 Letter Words Starting With H7 Letter Words Ending With M