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Heroism Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Heroism? [n] 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" Synonyms \| Synonyms for Heroism: gallantry \| valiance \| valiancy \| valor \| valorousness \| valour Related Terms \| Find terms related to Heroism: bigheartedness \| bigness \| boldness \| braveness \| bravery \| chivalrousness \| chivalry \| consequence \| conspicuous gallantry \| courage \| courageousness \| distinction \| doughtiness \| Dutch courage \| elevation \| eminence \| errantry \| exaltation \| fame \| fearlessness \| gallantness \| gallantry \| gallantry under fire \| generosity \| generousness \| glory \| great heart \| greatheartedness \| greatness \| greatness of heart \| heroicalness \| high-mindedness \| idealism \| intrepidity \| intrepidness \| knight-errantry \| knightliness \| largeheartedness \| liberality \| liberalness \| lionheartedness \| loftiness \| magnanimity \| magnanimousness \| majesty \| manfulness \| manhood \| manliness \| martial spirit \| military spirit \| nobility \| noble-mindedness \| nobleness \| notability \| openhandedness \| pot-valor \| princeliness \| prominence \| prowess \| renown \| soldierly quality \| spirit \| stalwartness \| stoutheartedness \| stoutness \| sublimity \| valiance \| valiancy \| valor \| valorousness \| virtue See Also \| bravery \| courage \| courageousness Heroism In Webster's Dictionary \Her"o*ism\ (?; 277), n. [F. h['e]ro["i]sme.] The qualities characteristic of a hero, as courage, bravery, fortitude, unselfishness, etc.; the display of such qualities. Heroism is the self-devotion of genius manifesting itself in action. --Hare. Syn: {Heroism}, {Courage}, {Fortitude}, {Bravery}, {Valor}, {Intrepidity}, {Gallantry}. Usage: Courage is generic, denoting fearlessness or defiance of danger; fortitude is passive courage, the habit of bearing up nobly under trials, danger, and sufferings; bravery is courage displayed in daring acts; valor is courage in battle or other conflicts with living opponents; intrepidity is firm courage, which shrinks not amid the most appalling dangers; gallantry is adventurous courage, dashing into the thickest of the fight. Heroism may call into exercise all these modifications of courage. It is a contempt of danger, not from ignorance or inconsiderate levity, but from a noble devotion to some great cause, and a just confidence of being able to meet danger in the spirit of such a cause. Cf. {Courage}.

Heroism Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Heroism?

[n] 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"

See Also | bravery | courage | courageousness

Heroism In Webster's Dictionary

\Her"o*ism\ (?; 277), n. [F. h['e]ro["i]sme.]
The qualities characteristic of a hero, as courage, bravery,
fortitude, unselfishness, etc.; the display of such
qualities.

      Heroism is the self-devotion of genius manifesting
      itself in action.                        --Hare.

Syn: {Heroism}, {Courage}, {Fortitude}, {Bravery}, {Valor},
     {Intrepidity}, {Gallantry}.

Usage: Courage is generic, denoting fearlessness or defiance
       of danger; fortitude is passive courage, the habit of
       bearing up nobly under trials, danger, and sufferings;
       bravery is courage displayed in daring acts; valor is
       courage in battle or other conflicts with living
       opponents; intrepidity is firm courage, which shrinks
       not amid the most appalling dangers; gallantry is
       adventurous courage, dashing into the thickest of the
       fight. Heroism may call into exercise all these
       modifications of courage. It is a contempt of danger,
       not from ignorance or inconsiderate levity, but from a
       noble devotion to some great cause, and a just
       confidence of being able to meet danger in the spirit
       of such a cause. Cf. {Courage}.

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