Definition Definition

herculean - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'herculean' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Herculean [ a.]
- Requiring the strength of Hercules; hence, very great, difficult, or dangerous; as, an Herculean task.
- Having extraordinary strength or size; as, Herculean limbs.

Meaning of 'herculean' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . herculean [ s]
Meaning (1):
- extremely difficult; requiring the strength of a Hercules
Example in sentence:
  • a herculean task
Meaning (2):
- displaying superhuman strength or power
Example in sentence:
  • herculean exertions

Nearby Words:

her heracleonite herakline herald heralded heraldic heraldically heralding heraldry heraldship

See 'herculean' also in:

Dictionary.com Google Translator Wikipedia.com Merriam Webster

Categories

Browse Dictionary