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- [hur-kyuh-lee-uh n, hur-kyoo-lee-uh n]
- /ˌhɜr kyəˈli ən, hɜrˈkyu li ən/
- /ˌhɜː.kjʊˈliː.ən/
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- [hur-kyuh-lee-uh n, hur-kyoo-lee-uh n]
- /ˌhɜr kyəˈli ən, hɜrˈkyu li ən/
Definitions of herculean word
- adjective herculean requiring the great strength of a Hercules; very hard to perform: Digging the tunnel was a herculean task. 1
- adjective herculean having enormous strength, courage, or size. 1
- adjective herculean (initial capital letter) of or relating to Hercules or his labors. 1
- noun herculean Alternative capitalisation of Herculean. 1
- adjective herculean A herculean task or ability is one that requires extremely great strength or effort. 0
- adjective herculean requiring tremendous effort, strength, etc 0
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Origin of herculean
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Latin Hercule(us) of, belonging to Hercules + -an
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Parts of speech for Herculean
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
herculean popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for herculean
adj herculean
- almighty — The Almighty is another name for God. You can also refer to Almighty God.
- backbreaking — demanding great effort; exhausting
- colossal — If you describe something as colossal, you are emphasizing that it is very large.
- courageous — Someone who is courageous shows courage.
- forceful — full of force; powerful; vigorous; effective: a forceful plea for peace.
adjective herculean
- superhuman — above or beyond what is human; having a higher nature or greater powers than humans have: a superhuman being.
- enormous — very big
- phenomenal — highly extraordinary or prodigious; exceptional: phenomenal speed.
- staggering — tending to stagger or overwhelm: a staggering amount of money required in the initial investment.
- extraordinary — Very unusual or remarkable.
Antonyms for herculean
adjective herculean
- small — of limited size; of comparatively restricted dimensions; not big; little: a small box.
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