(~s)
1.
If you describe a person or their actions as ~, you admire them because they show extreme bravery.
His ~ deeds were celebrated in every corner of India.
= courageous
ADJ: usu ADJ n
~ally
He had acted ~ally during the liner’s evacuation.
ADV: ADV with v
2.
If you describe an action or event as ~, you admire it because it involves great effort or determination to succeed.
The company has made ~ efforts at cost reduction...
ADJ approval
~ally
Single parents cope ~ally in doing the job of two people.
ADV: usu ADV with v, also ADV adj
3.
Heroic means being or relating to the hero of a story.
...the book’s central, ~ figure.
ADJ: usu ADJ n
4.
Heroics are actions involving bravery, courage, or determination.
...the man whose aerial ~s helped save the helicopter pilot...
N-PLURAL
5.
If you describe someone’s actions or plans as ~s, you think that they are foolish or dangerous because they are too difficult or brave for the situation in which they occur. (SPOKEN)
He said his advice was: ‘No ~s, stay within the law’...
N-PLURAL: usu with brd-neg disapproval