Heroics
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /hɪˈɹəʊ.ɪks/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Heroics is a noun meaning The actions of a hero.
Meaning
The actions of a hero.
More Meanings
- (US, medicine) Emergency intervention to save a patient's life.
- plural of heroic
- (dated) Extravagant phrases; bombast.
Example Sentences
Her daughters argue that no heroics should be used to prolong her life.
Of if we have an elderly person who is unconscious and not responding, we discuss using heroics with the family, and they often say no heroics.
No Heroics. Do not use respirators, ventilators or administer medication other than those medications necessary to prevent infection, provide comfort or alleviate pain.
Hart, for one, will not remember the night for Lambert's heroics. Morrison, not closed down quickly enough, struck his shot well but England's No1 will be aghast at the way it struck his gloves then skidded off his knees and into the net.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include impressive, grand, large, larger-than-life, big, courageous.
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