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| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : her-oh-iz-uhm |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈhɛr oʊˌɪz əm |
Definition of heroism
Origin :- 1717, from French héroisme, from heros (see hero (n.1)).
- noun bravery
- They are presented as good and evil, as vice and virtue, as villainy and heroism.
- Extract from : « A Treatise on Parents and Children » by George Bernard Shaw
- His heroism appears in growing revelation from the beginning.
- Extract from : « Understanding the Scriptures » by Francis McConnell
- But for the heroism of the signallers, it would have been insuperable.
- Extract from : « The Story of the Malakand Field Force » by Sir Winston S. Churchill
- But side by side with these despicable men what heroism we saw!
- Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
- The heroism of the Spaniards might protract, but could not avert their fall.
- Extract from : « Gomez Arias » by Joaqun Telesforo de Trueba y Coso
- For a moment he forgot his elevated sentiments and his heroism, and flew to raise her.
- Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin
- By her assistance he strengthened all his resolutions, and gave vigour to the heroism of his mind.
- Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin
- The apostrophe to the heroism of the soldiers is sickly and pale.
- Extract from : « Diary from November 12, 1862, to October 18, 1863 » by Adam Gurowski
- The soldiers fought with a skill and heroism that have never been equaled.
- Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume II (of VIII) » by Various
- It is a marvellous story they have to tell of endurance, heroism, and victory.
- Extract from : « Harper's Young People, August 17, 1880 » by Various
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