her|o|ism

her|o|ism
her|o|ism «HEHR oh ihz uhm», noun.
1. the actions and qualities of a hero or heroine; great bravery; daring; courage: »

Heroism feels and never reasons and therefore is always right (Emerson).

SYNONYM(S): valor, gallantry, intrepidity.
2. a very brave act or quality; doing something noble at great cost to oneself: »

His heroism in saving the drowning boy from the river was praised in the newspapers.


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