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heroine

[ˈhɛrəʊɪn]

heroine Definition

  • 1a woman admired for her courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities
  • 2the main female character in a book, play, or movie

Using heroine: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "heroine" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Joan of Arc is considered a national heroine in France.

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    The novel's heroine overcomes many obstacles to achieve her goals.

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    She played the heroine in the action movie.

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    The heroine of the play is a strong-willed woman who defies societal norms.

heroine Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for heroine

Antonyms for heroine

Idioms Using heroine

  • be a heroine in one's own life

    to be a strong, independent woman who takes control of her own destiny

    Example

    She may not be famous, but she's a heroine in her own life, having overcome many challenges and obstacles.

  • play the heroine

    to act in a heroic or brave manner, especially in a difficult or dangerous situation

    Example

    She played the heroine when the car broke down in the middle of nowhere, calmly assessing the situation and coming up with a plan.

  • a young woman in trouble, often used in reference to a female character in a story who needs to be rescued by a hero

    Example

    The trope of the damsel in distress has been criticized for perpetuating gender stereotypes and portraying women as weak and helpless.

Phrases with heroine

  • a female character in a literary work who is destined to meet with downfall or destruction

    Example

    Shakespeare's Ophelia is a tragic heroine who meets a tragic end.

  • a woman who has achieved great things but has not received recognition or praise for them

    Example

    She was an unsung heroine of the civil rights movement.

  • a female character in an action movie who is tough, skilled, and capable of holding her own in a fight

    Example

    Sigourney Weaver's portrayal of Ellen Ripley in the Alien franchise is often cited as a groundbreaking example of an action heroine.

Origins of heroine

from Latin 'heroina', feminine of 'heros', meaning 'hero'

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Summary: heroine in Brief

The term 'heroine' [ˈhɛrəʊɪn] refers to a woman admired for her courage, achievements, or noble qualities, or the main female character in a book, play, or movie. It can refer to a tragic heroine, an unsung heroine, or an action heroine, and is often used in idioms like 'be a heroine in one's own life' or 'play the heroine.'

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