# heroics

/hɪˈɹoʊɪks/ (US) · /hɪɹˈəʊɪks/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/heroics
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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