Definition

The actions or deeds that show great courage or bravery, often in difficult situations.

Example

The firefighter's heroics saved several lives during the blaze.

Conversation

Did you see the news about that firefighter's heroics?

Yeah, it was incredible how he saved that family from the burning building.

It really shows how ordinary people can perform amazing heroics when it matters most.

Absolutely! It's inspiring to see such bravery in our community.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Heroics is formed from "hero" (from Greek "heros", meaning a person of superhuman qualities or great courage) and "-ics" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating a field of study or practice). The word "heroics" refers to the study or practice of heroic deeds or qualities.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'hero' as someone with great courage and 'ics' indicating a field of study — so heroics means the study or practice of heroic actions.

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