heroics
n. C1 Advanced US //hɪˈɹoʊɪks// UK //hɪɹˈəʊɪks// hero·ics
n. the act of doing something very brave or impressive, especially in a difficult situation. It often describes a person who performs a great deed to help others.
n. the performance of a brave or impressive act, particularly in a situation of danger or difficulty. Often used to describe the actions of a person who saves another from harm.
The firefighter performed great heroics to save the trapped family.
The rescue mission required incredible heroics from the team, as they worked through the storm to reach the stranded hikers.
While the media often focuses on the heroics of the lead pilot, the success of the mission relied equally on the quiet, technical heroics of the ground crew.
From hero + -ics.