Definition

1. Noun:
   • A woman possessing heroic qualities or a woman who has performed heroic deeds: A female who displays exceptional courage, nobility, or strength in the face of danger or adversity.
   • The main good female character in a work of fiction: The principal female protagonist in a novel, play, film, or other narrative, whose actions and experiences form the central focus of the story.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • She was hailed as a heroine for saving the children from the burning building.
  • The novel's heroine, Elizabeth Bennet, is known for her wit and independence.

Advanced Usage

• "Tragic heroine": A female protagonist in a drama whose own flaws or external circumstances lead to her downfall.

  • In the play, she portrays a tragic heroine whose pride is her undoing.

• "Unsung heroine": A woman who has performed heroic or admirable deeds but has not received recognition or fame.

  • Many unsung heroines worked tirelessly behind the scenes during the crisis.

Variants and Related Words

• Heroic (adj): Having the characteristics of a hero or heroine; very brave.

  • Her heroic actions saved many lives.

• Heroism (n): Great bravery.

  • The ceremony honored her heroism.

Synonyms

• Protagonist: The leading character in a story.
• Champion: A person who fights for or defends a cause or person.

Related Phrases

• "Heroine worship": Great admiration for a female hero or protagonist.
  • The young girl's heroine worship for the scientist inspired her career choice.

Related Idioms

• "Everyday heroine": An ordinary woman who performs acts of courage or kindness in daily life.
  • The single mother, working two jobs to support her family, is an everyday heroine.

Noun

1. a woman possessing heroic qualities or a woman who has performed heroic deeds
2. the main good female character in a work of fiction