heroism
/ˈhɛrəʊɪz(ə)m
/noun [mass noun]
Great bravery: they fought with exemplary heroism...
- The heroism of the police is recognized by the coalition in medal ceremonies like this.
- The story contrasts Asian and western concepts relating suicide and heroism.
- There were periods of real heroism as Scotland tried to speed the game up, Gordon Simpson deciding to run a quick one at the outset.
Synonyms
bravery, braveness, courage, courageousness, valour, valiance, intrepidity, intrepidness, boldness, daring, audacity, audaciousness, fearlessness, doughtiness, dauntlessness, pluck, indomitability, stout-heartedness, lionheartedness;
backbone, spine, spirit, fortitude, mettle, gallantry, chivalry
informal guts, grit, spunk, gutsiness
British informal bottle, ballsiness
North American informal moxie, cojones, sand
vulgar slang balls
Origin
Early 18th century: from French héroïsme, from héros, from Latin heros (see hero).
- CEng
- Stationers' Company
- Stationers' Hall
- stationer's rule
- stationery
- Stationery Office
- stationette
- station finder
- station hack
- station hand
- station head
- station hospital
- station house
- station indicator
- Stationing Committee
- station-Jack
- station-keeping
- station line
- station man
- station manager
- stationmaster
- station meter
- station-mistress
- stationnaire
- Station of the Cross