HyperDic: herculean

English > 2 senses of the word herculean:
ADJECTIVEallherculean, powerfuldisplaying superhuman strength or power
allherculeanextremely difficult
herculean > pronunciation
Soundshherkyuw'liyahn
RhymesAachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn...
English > herculean: 2 senses > adjective 1
MeaningDisplaying superhuman strength or power.
Example"herculean exertions"
Synonympowerful
BroadersuperhumanAbove or beyond the human or demanding more than human power or endurance
Spanishhercúleo, titánico
Catalanherculi, titànic
NounsHercules(classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength
English > herculean: 2 senses > adjective 2
MeaningExtremely difficult; requiring the strength of a Hercules.
Example"a herculean task"
Broaderdifficult, hardnot easy
Spanishhercúleo
NounsHercules(classical mythology) a hero noted for his strength

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