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- DictionaryHer·cu·le·an/ˌhərkyəˈlēən/
adjective
- 1. requiring great strength or effort: "a Herculean task"
1. : of, relating to, or characteristic of Hercules. 2. often not capitalized : of extraordinary power, extent, intensity, or difficulty. Herculean tasks. Herculean proportions.
Herculean definition: requiring the great strength of a Hercules; very hard to perform. See examples of HERCULEAN used in a sentence.
having or needing great strength or effort: She had the herculean task of bringing up four children single-handedly. (Definition of Herculean from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of Herculean.
Things that take great strength — like throwing a boulder or finishing math homework — are sometimes called herculean in honor of Herculues, the hero from Greek mythology.
Define herculean. herculean synonyms, herculean pronunciation, herculean translation, English dictionary definition of herculean. adj. 1. often herculean Of unusual size, power, or difficulty. 2. Greek & Roman Mythology a. Of or relating to Hercules. b. Resembling Hercules.
A herculean task or ability is one that requires extremely great strength or effort.
having or needing great strength or effort: She had the herculean task of bringing up four children single-handedly. (Definition of Herculean from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of Herculean.
Having the great size, strength, or courage of Hercules; very powerful or courageous.
Definition of Herculean adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
In general, Herculean implies something that requires a significant amount of effort and determination to accomplish, and it's often used to describe something that is considered as an achievement or a great accomplishment.
