superheroics
Costumed crime-fighting antics
Superheroics refers to the dramatic, larger-than-life actions associated with comic book heroes—saving cities, battling villains, performing impossible physical feats.
The term often carries a slightly ironic or exasperated tone, suggesting behavior that's excessive or theatrical: Enough with the superheroics; just call for backup.
It can describe anyone acting with exaggerated bravery or self-sacrifice.
Shouldered sleeveless wrap
- maskFace-worn concealment
- spandexElastic synthetic fiber
- emblemRepresentational sign or device
- symbolRepresentational mark or sign
alter-ego · costume · uniform · cowl · bodysuit · insignia · tights · boots
Resembling a deity
- legendaryFamous beyond ordinary measure
- HerculeanRequiring superhuman strength
- demigodPartly divine being
- OlympianElite international sports competitor
Thor · pantheon · destiny · prophecy · epic · larger-than-life · immortal · cosmic
Boldness before danger
- courageFortitude facing danger
- selflessnessPrioritizing others over oneself
- sacrificeGiving up something precious
- gallantryCourage, especially in combat
fortitude · fearlessness · nobility · rescue · defiance · inspiration · hope · triumph
Aerial journey by aircraft
- superstrengthExceptional physical power
- telepathyDirect mental communication
- invisibilityState of being unseen
- telekinesisMental object manipulation
invulnerability · speed · teleportation · shapeshifting · healing · intangibility · pyrokinesis · cryokinesis
Light blocked by object
- rooftopBuilding's top exterior surface
- alleyNarrow way between buildings
- renegadeDeserter of a cause
- crusaderZealous advocate for change
retribution · undercover · outlaw · clandestine · underground · moonlighting · stakeout · pursuit
cape
Shouldered sleeveless wrap
symbol · alter-ego · costume · uniform · cowl · bodysuit · insignia · tights · boots · gloves
godlike
Resembling a deity
- legendaryFamous beyond ordinary measure
- HerculeanRequiring superhuman strength
- demigodPartly divine being
Olympian · Thor · pantheon · destiny · prophecy · epic · larger-than-life · immortal · cosmic · titan
bravery
Boldness before danger
- courageFortitude facing danger
- selflessnessPrioritizing others over oneself
- sacrificeGiving up something precious
gallantry · fortitude · fearlessness · nobility · rescue · defiance · inspiration · hope · triumph
flight
Aerial journey by aircraft
- superstrengthExceptional physical power
- telepathyDirect mental communication
- invisibilityState of being unseen
telekinesis · invulnerability · speed · teleportation · shapeshifting · healing · intangibility · pyrokinesis · cryokinesis · time-travel
shadow
Light blocked by object
crusader · retribution · undercover · outlaw · clandestine · underground · moonlighting · stakeout · pursuit · nemesis
protecting
Keeping from harm
- defendingProtecting against harm
- lawBinding principle or regulation
- moralityRight and wrong principles
vigilance · accountability · nemesis · showdown · confrontation · reckoning · citizens · city · vow · code
superheroicssupervillainy
Grandiose, theatrical wrongdoing
villainy · evildoing · malevolence · nefarious schemes · terrorism
superheroicscowardice
Absence of bravery
passivity · inaction · standing idly by · standing by · doing nothing