Meaning
heroism
- great courage, bravery, or valor
- an act of exceptional bravery or sacrifice
In a sentence
Ha dimostrato un grande eroismo durante l'emergenza.
He showed great heroism during the emergency.
Il suo gesto non era vanità, ma puro eroismo.
His gesture wasn't vanity, but pure heroism.
Credi davvero che serva tanto eroismo in questa situazione?
Do you really think so much heroism is needed in this situation?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| eroismo | masculine · singular |
| eroismi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Formed from 'eroe' (hero) with the suffix '-ismo'.
- Usually uncountable when referring to the quality of bravery.