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Herculean

Her·cu·le·an

Herculean

 
pronunciation:
huhr ky li n [or] hr kyu li n
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Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: (usu. l.c.) having or requiring enormous strength, size, or courage.
The construction of the mighty bridge was a herculean task.
synonyms:
arduous, backbreaking, brawny, formidable, heroic, homeric, mighty, puissant, strenuous, valiant
antonyms:
easy, puny
similar words:
brave, burdensome, burly, colossal, courageous, difficult, enormous, gigantic, grueling, hard, hefty, huge, killing, laborious, massive, muscular, powerful, robust, rough, rugged, strapping, strong, sturdy, toilsome, tough, uphill, valorous
definition 2: of or relating to Hercules.
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