noun
- great courage, especially when facing danger, difficulty, or pain
- heroic conduct or behavior
Examples
- The firefighter’s heroism saved three lives that night.
- She showed great heroism by standing up to the bullies.
- Acts of heroism often go unrecognized by the public.
- His heroism during the war earned him a medal of honor.
- The story celebrates the heroism of ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances.
- Her quiet heroism in caring for sick patients inspired everyone.
- The rescue team’s heroism prevented a greater tragedy.