Heroism Meaning
/ˈhɛɹəʊɪzəm/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe qualities characteristic of a hero, such as courage, bravery, fortitude, selflessness, etc.; the display of such qualities.
Sentence Examples
Everybody praised his heroism.
I will remember their heroism.
People are rewarded for heroism in putting out fires, not for preventing them.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The soldier was awarded a medal for his ____ in battle.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He was awarded a special medal of honor for his outstanding ____ in the face of great danger.
Word Origin & History
From French héroïsme, equivalent to hero + -ism.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"He does all sorts of cool shit, and he subtly rediscovers his own heroism without making a big thing out of it. But he’s a supporting character, and he knows it."
— 2017 December 1, Tom Breihan, “Mad Max: Fury Road might already be the best action movie ever made”, in The Onion AV Club, archived from the original on 07 Mar 2022:
"At the time, with the D-Day invasion of Europe going on, their heroism was hardly noticed. Plenty of other heroes were dying elsewhere. Plenty of bigger bits of history were being made."
— 2022 January 12, Benedict le Vay, “The heroes of Soham...”, in RAIL, number 1948, page 43:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The soldier was awarded a medal for his ____ in battle.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He was awarded a special medal of honor for his outstanding ____ in the face of great danger.