heroics  /hɪ ˈroʊ ɪks/ ? Meaning of "heroics"

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Definition(s):

  • (n) ostentatious or vainglorious or extravagant or melodramatic conduct

Usage(s):

  1. Larsen was a respectable 11-5 in the 1956 regular season, but no one could have predicted his Game 5 heroics.
  2. No photographers, no reporters recorded his last abasement or his last heroics.
  3. Turkey is awash in fervent nationalism newspapers are emblazoned with military heroics and jingoistic slogans.

Quotes

  1. "I am still confused as to why they chose to lie and tried to make me a legend when the real heroics of my fellow soldiers that day were, in fact, legendary," said Lynch, speaking softly but firmly into the microphone as more than 12...
    on Apr 24, 2007 By: Jessica Lynch Source: International Herald Tribune

  2. "But I sure enjoyed his heroics over the weekend," Walton said.
    on Jan 7, 2009 By: Bill Walton Source: International Herald Tribune

  3. "We are looking for Marek to regain his rookie season scoring touch and heroics," general manager Francois Giguere said. "He has tremendous skills and is part of a group of young players ready to make a significant impact on the success of...
    on Jul 5, 2007 By: Francois Giguere Source: ESPN

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