noun
heroics
hih-ROH-ihks
noun
1
Bold, impressive actions that show unusual courage or skill.
"The goalkeeper's heroics in the final minutes saved the match."
2
Overblown, exaggerated language or behavior meant to sound grand.
"Cut the heroics and just tell me what actually happened."
How to Use Heroics
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishImpressively brave actions — or, less flatteringly, showy exaggeration.
Common pairings
last-minute heroics
no need for heroics
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The goalkeeper's _____ in the final minutes saved the match.