1. dramatic or showy behavior intended to seem brave or impressive
Usage: often used disapprovingly; plural form
2. genuinely brave or courageous actions
Usage: plural form

Examples

• The coach told the team to focus on fundamentals rather than individual heroics.
• His heroics during the rescue earned him a medal for bravery.
• She was tired of his constant heroics and just wanted him to be honest.
• The firefighter’s heroics saved three families from the burning building.
• Stop with the heroics and just call for backup.
• The war veteran was honored for his heroics in battle.
• The movie was full of unnecessary heroics that made it hard to take seriously.