- heroics
- he|ro|ics [ hı`rouıks ] noun pluralvery brave and impressive actions. People often use this word when they think someone's actions are too dangerous and unnecessary.
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.
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heroics — 1590s, heroic verse (see HEROIC (Cf. heroic)). Meaning deeds worthy of a hero attested by 1831 … Etymology dictionary
heroics — he|ro|ics [hıˈrəuıks US ˈrou ] n [plural] brave actions or words, often ones that are meant to seem impressive to other people ▪ America s present need is not heroics, but calm diplomacy … Dictionary of contemporary English
heroics — noun (plural) language or behaviour that is too brave for a particular situation: America s present need is not heroics, but calm diplomacy … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
heroics — noun ostentatious or vainglorious or extravagant or melodramatic conduct (Freq. 1) heroics are for those epic films they make in Hollywood • Usage Domain: ↑plural, ↑plural form • Hypernyms: ↑acting, ↑playing, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
heroics — noun The actions of a hero. See Also: hero, heroine, heroic, heroism … Wiktionary
HEROICS — How Effective Are Revascularization Options in Cardiogenic Shock? [trial] … Medical dictionary
heroics — Synonyms and related words: bluster, boast, boastfulness, boasting, bombast, brag, braggadocio, braggartism, bragging, brashness, brass, bravado, brazen boldness, cheek, chutzpah, conceit, fanfaronade, gall, gasconade, gasconism, hubris,… … Moby Thesaurus
heroics — n. extravagant language, flamboyant actions or behavior; heroic deed … English contemporary dictionary
heroics — 1》 behaviour or talk that is bold or dramatic. → heroic … English new terms dictionary
heroics — UK [həˈrəʊɪks] / US [hɪˈroʊɪks] noun [plural] very brave and impressive actions. People often use this word when they think someone s actions are too dangerous and unnecessary … English dictionary
