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Heroism: meaning, definitions and examples

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heroism

 

[ ˈhɪə.rəʊ.ɪz.əm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

bravery

The quality or state of being heroic; bravery; courage.

Synonyms

bravery, courage, valor

Examples of usage

  • His heroism in the face of danger inspired others to act bravely as well.
  • She showed great heroism by risking her own life to save the drowning child.
Context #2 | Noun

selflessness

The act of selflessly putting oneself in danger for the greater good.

Synonyms

altruism, noble, selflessness

Examples of usage

  • His heroism was evident when he sacrificed his own safety to protect his comrades.
  • The firefighter's heroism in rescuing the family from the burning building was truly remarkable.

Translations

Translations of the word "heroism" in other languages:

🇵🇹 heroísmo

🇮🇳 वीरता

🇩🇪 Heldentum

🇮🇩 kepahlawanan

🇺🇦 героїзм

🇵🇱 bohaterstwo

🇯🇵 英雄主義 (えいゆうしゅぎ)

🇫🇷 héroïsme

🇪🇸 heroísmo

🇹🇷 kahramanlık

🇰🇷 영웅주의 (英雄主義)

🇸🇦 بطولة

🇨🇿 hrdinství

🇸🇰 hrdinstvo

🇨🇳 英雄主义 (yīngxióng zhǔyì)

🇸🇮 junaštvo

🇮🇸 hetjudáð

🇰🇿 батырлық

🇬🇪 გმირობა (gmiroba)

🇦🇿 qəhrəmanlıq

🇲🇽 heroísmo

Etymology

The word 'heroism' originated from the Greek word 'heros', meaning 'hero'. It has been used in English since the late 16th century to describe acts of bravery, courage, and selflessness. Heroism is often associated with legendary figures from mythology, folklore, and history who exhibit extraordinary qualities and perform noble deeds.

See also: heroes, heroic, heroin, heroine, superhero.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #12,531, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.