Word
heroics
Phoneticshero·ics
US/hɪˈɹoʊɪks/
UK/hɪɹˈəʊɪks/
Plural noun
Definition
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.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
simple
“The firefighter performed great heroics to save the trapped family.”
contextual
“The rescue mission required incredible heroics from the team, as they worked through the storm to reach the stranded hikers.”
complex
“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.”
Real-World Examples
“Vozinha, the previously little-known Cape Verde goalkeeper, became a cult hero for his heroics against Spain - the 40-year-old's Instagram growing from 50,000 to nearly 30 million followers.” “Arthur Fery is unable to produce a repeat of his Wimbledon heroics as his US Open debut ends in a first-round loss to Italian 13th seed Lorenzo Musetti.” Etymology
From hero + -ics.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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