- heroics
- heroics 1590s, "heroic verse" (see HEROIC (Cf. heroic)). Meaning "deeds worthy of a hero" attested by 1831.
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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 — he|ro|ics [ hı rouıks ] noun plural very 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
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
