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1. heroism
noun. ['ˈhɛroʊˌɪzəm'] the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle).
Antonyms
Etymology
- héroïsme (French)
- -isme (French)
Rhymes with Heroism
- abolitionism
- absenteeism
- absolutism
- activism
- adventurism
- adventurism
- agrarianism
- alcoholism
- altruism
- amateurism
- americanism
- anachronism
- aneurism
- anglo-catholicism
- animism
- antagonism
- anthropomorphism
- anti-catholicism
- anti-catholicism
- antidisestablishmentarianism
How do you pronounce heroism?
Pronounce heroism as ˈhɛroʊˌɪzəm.
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Sentences with heroism
1. Noun, singular or mass
Hemingway uses simple language and structure to convey thoughts on struggle and heroism.
Quotes about heroism
1. In the film world, we can all be heroes. In the real world, where heroism can cost you your life or the life of the ones you love, people aren't so willing to make those sacrifices. When they do, they are set apart from the rest of us.
- John Rhys-Davies
2. You can find heroism everyday, like guys working terrible jobs because they've got to support their families. Or as far as humor, the things I see on the job, on the street, are far funnier than anything you'll ever see on TV.
- Harvey Pekar
3. In the film world, we can all be heroes. In the real world, where heroism can cost you your life or the life of the ones you love, people aren't so willing to make those sacrifices. When they do, they are set apart from the rest of us.
- John Rhys-Davies