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  2. a woman who is admired for having done something very brave or having achieved something great: She is remembered as a heroine of the French Resistance. The nursery nurse who protected the children was hailed a heroine. the main female character in a book or film, who is usually good: the heroine of her latest novel.

  3. A heroine is a woman who has done something brave, new, or good, and who is therefore greatly admired by a lot of people. If you describe a woman as your heroine, you mean that you admire her greatly, usually because of a particular quality or skill that she has. My heroine was Elizabeth Taylor.

  4. A heroine is a real-life or fictional woman who has lots of courage and fights on the side of good, maybe by rescuing a kitten from a tree, slaying an evil dragon, or helping you with your science fair project.

  5. Synonyms of 'heroine' • protagonist, leading lady, diva [...] • star, celebrity, goddess [...] • idol, favourite, pin-up (slang) [...] More. Collocations with the word 'heroine' tragic heroine unsung heroine. Examples of 'heroine' in a sentence.

  6. heroine. noun. her· o· ine ˈher-ə-wən ˈhir- ˈhe-rə- Synonyms of heroine. 1. a. : a mythological or legendary woman often of divine descent having great strength or ability. b. : a woman admired and emulated for her achievements and qualities. American heroines such as Eleanor Roosevelt and Rosa Parks. remembered as the heroine of the flood. 2. a.

  7. What does the noun heroine mean? There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun heroine. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. heroine has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. ancient Greek history (early 1600s) classical mythology (early 1600s) literature (late 1600s) theatre (late 1600s)

  8. a woman noted for courageous acts or nobility of character: Esther and other biblical heroines. a woman who, in the opinion of others, has special achievements, abilities, or personal qualities and is regarded as a role model or ideal: Name two women who have been heroines in your life.

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