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Herculean Definition

Her·cu·lean (hər kyo̵̅o̅′lē ən; hʉr′kyo̵̅o̅ lē′ən, hʉr′kyo̵̅o̅ lē′-)

adjective

  1. of Hercules
    1. having the great size, strength, or courage of Hercules; very powerful or courageous
    2. calling for great strength, size, or courage; very difficult to do a herculean task

herculean Synonyms

herculean

modif.

  1. Laborious

    strenuous, heavy, arduous; see difficult 1.

  2. Gigantic

    titanic, colossal, enormous; see large 1.

Herculean Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • task: Quite a herculean task for his four remaining brain cells.
  • effort: We place great emphasis, for example, on Gaskell's herculean efforts in behalf of his pauper patients at Lancaster.

Browse dictionary entries near Herculean

  1. ‹ Herculaneum
  2. ‹ Hercegovina
  3. ‹ herby
  4. ‹ herbivorous
  5. ‹ herbivore
  6. ‹ herbicide
  7. ‹ Herbert
  8. ‹ herbed
  9. ‹ Herbart
  10. ‹ herbarium
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