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- [hi-roh-ik]
- /hɪˈroʊ ɪk/
- /hɪˈrəʊ.ɪks/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hi-roh-ik]
- /hɪˈroʊ ɪk/
Definitions of heroics word
- adjective heroics Also, heroical. of, relating to, or characteristic of a hero or heroine. 1
- adjective heroics suitable to the character of a hero in size or concept; daring; noble: a heroic ambition. 1
- adjective heroics having or displaying the character or attributes of a hero; extraordinarily bold, altruistic, determined, etc.: a heroic explorer. 1
- adjective heroics having or involving recourse to boldness, daring, or extreme measures: Heroic measures were taken to save his life. 1
- adjective heroics dealing with or describing the deeds, attributes, etc., of heroes, as in literature. 1
- adjective heroics of, relating to, or characteristic of the heroes of antiquity: heroic mythology. 1
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Origin of heroics
First appearance:
before 1540 One of the 30% oldest English words
1540-50; < Latin hērōicus < Greek hērōïkós of, pertaining to a hero; compare late Middle English heroical, heroicus; see hero, -ic
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Parts of speech for Heroics
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
heroics popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
heroics usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for heroics
noun heroics
- bluster — If you say that someone is blustering, you mean that they are speaking aggressively but without authority, often because they are angry or offended.
- grandiloquence — speech that is lofty in tone, often to the point of being pompous or bombastic.
- swank — dashing smartness, as in dress or appearance; style.
- self-satisfaction — a usually smug satisfaction with oneself, one's achievements, etc.
- joy — a female given name.
Antonyms for heroics
noun heroics
- humility — the quality or condition of being humble; modest opinion or estimate of one's own importance, rank, etc.
- modesty — the quality of being modest; freedom from vanity, boastfulness, etc.
- deprecation — to express earnest disapproval of.
- danger — Danger is the possibility that someone may be harmed or killed.
- peril — exposure to injury, loss, or destruction; grave risk; jeopardy; danger: They faced the peril of falling rocks.
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