heroics
word
Definition
Brave or daring actions, especially ones that try to show off courage; sometimes used to describe actions that are more dramatic or risky than necessary.
Usage & Nuances
Often plural and slightly informal; can be positive (genuine bravery) or negative (over-the-top, unnecessary risk). Common in phrases like 'no more heroics' (don’t take unnecessary risks). Not usually used to describe quiet, everyday courage.
Spanish: hazañas heroicas - actos heroicosPortuguese (BR): proezas heroicas - atos heroicosPortuguese (PT): façanhas heroicas - atos heroicosChinese (Simplified): 英勇行为 - 英雄举动Chinese (Traditional): 英勇行為 - 英雄舉動Hindi: वीरता के कारनामे - हीरो जैसी हरकतेंArabic: أفعال بطولية - تصرفات بطولية
Example Sentences
His heroics saved the child from drowning.
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The firefighter’s heroics were on the news.
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We don’t need any heroics—just do your job safely.
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Enough with the heroics! Just follow the plan.
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People remember his heroics during the storm last year.
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She wasn’t interested in praise for her heroics; she just wanted to help.
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