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Her·cu·le·an
Herculean
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- pronunciation:
- huhr
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li
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kyu
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- features:
- 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
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definition 2: |
of or relating to Hercules.
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related words: |
immense |
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