Definitions for Heroism
ˈhɛr oʊˌɪz əmher·o·ism

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.5 / 2 votes

1. heroism, gallantry, valor, valour, valorousness, valiance, valiancynoun

   the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

   "he showed great heroism in battle"; "he received a medal for valor"

WiktionaryRate this definition:2.0 / 2 votes

1. heroismnoun

   The qualities characteristic of a hero, as courage, bravery, fortitude, unselfishness, etc.; the display of such qualities.

2. Etymology: Of héroisme.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Heroismnoun

   The qualities or character of an hero.

   Etymology: heroisme, French.

   If the Odyssey be less noble than the Iliad, it is more instructive: the Iliad abounds with more heroism, this with more morality. William Broome, Notes to the Odyssey.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. heroism

   Heroism is the act of demonstrating outstanding bravery, courage, nobility, or fortitude in the face of extremely difficult or dangerous situations. This typically involves self-sacrifice or taking risks for the benefit of others or for a greater good, often without expecting a reward. Heroism represents a quality or a set of qualities attributed to those who are considered heroes.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Heroismnoun

   the qualities characteristic of a hero, as courage, bravery, fortitude, unselfishness, etc.; the display of such qualities

WikidataRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. Heroism

   Eroica is a 1958 film by Andrzej Munk. It is composed of two separate stories, each featuring the Polish concept of heroism and a role of a hero. A third segment, Con Bravura, utilizing Polish romantic legend and different in spirit from the first two segments, was meant as the final part of the original film but although completed, was ultimately cut by Munk from the final version. It premiered on Polish Television in 1972 and depicts wartime couriers crossing the Tatra Mountains. Eroica won the FIPRESCI Award at the 1959 Mar del Plata Film Festival.

The Foolish Dictionary, by Gideon WurdzRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. HEROISM

   A transferable ticket to the Haul of Fame. Once held by Hobson and Dewey, now carried by Mother Eddy and Brother Dowie.

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. heroism

   The qualities of a hero; bravery; courage; intrepidity.

Matched Categories

1. • Courage

Anagrams for Heroism »

1. moreish

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Heroism in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Heroism in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of Heroism in a Sentence

1. Mark Esper:

   The Department of Defense continues to monitor the situation in Naval Air Station Pensacola and gather all the facts of each attack. Ive spoken with Governor Ron DeSantis, the Secretary of the Navy Boulevard, and Deputy Secretary Norquist and am considering several steps to ensure the security of our military installations and the safety of our service members and their families, im grateful for the heroism of the first responders and law enforcement who helped confront both situations and kept further loss of life from occurring. To all our sailors, soldiers, airmen, and marines, and civilian personnel, we stand ready to assist and make resources available to deal with the grief in the aftermath of these tragedies as well as lifes challenges in general.

2. Ron Deis:

   He told me that he thought Capt. Davis should receive a Medal of Honor for the heroism that he exhibited that day.

3. Jon Stewart:

   Can we please not force veterans, disabled from their heroism and sacrifice, to stand outside the Capitol building, days on end, waiting on this Congress to do the thing they already did on June 16 ? It passed 84 to 14. Nothing changed in it.

4. Author Unknown:

   A smooth sea never made a skillful mariner, neither do uninterrupted prosperity and success qualify for usefulness and happiness. The storms of adversity, like those of the ocean, rouse the faculties, and excite the invention, prudence, skill and fortitude or the voyager. The martyrs of ancient times, in bracing their minds to outward calamities, acquired a loftiness of purpose and a moral heroism worth a lifetime of softness and security.

5. Richardson Police Department:

   He exemplified the professionalism, heroism, and strong character inherent in all Richardson police officers.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Heroism
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Heroism
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Heroism
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Heroism
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Heroism
7. ^ The Foolish Dictionary, by Gideon Wurdz
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/1989/pg1989-images.html#:~:text=Heroism
8. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html