Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

heroic deed

noun
/hɪˈroʊɪk did/
Definition
A brave or noble act that demonstrates courage and selflessness.
Examples
  • One heroic deed that comes to mind is when a firefighter rescued a child from a burning building.
  • Her decision to donate her kidney to a stranger was nothing short of a heroic deed.
  • The soldier’s heroic deed of saving his comrade earned him the highest military honor.
Meaning
An action that shows exceptional bravery, often performed in a challenging situation for the benefit of others.
Synonyms
  • brave act
  • valiant act
  • noble deed
  • gallant action
  • courageous act