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   Her·cu·le·an

   /ˌhərkyəˈlēən/

   

   adjective

   • 1. requiring great strength or effort: "a Herculean task" Similar arduousgruelinglaboriousback-breakingonerousstrenuousdifficultformidableburdensomehardtoughhugeheavymassiveuphillSisypheandemandingexhaustingtaxingexactingwearyingwearisomefatiguinginformal:killingknackeringarchaic:toilsomeOpposite easy
   • ▪ (of a person) muscular and strong: "the mesomorph, a classic Herculean build" Similar strongmuscularmusclypowerfulsturdyrobustsolidwell builtpowerfully builtsolidly builtstrappingbrawnyburlybroad-shoulderedas strong as an oxas strong as a horseas strong as a lioninformal:hunkybeefyhulkingrippedshreddedbuffliterary:stalwartthewystarkOpposite puny

   Word Origin late 16th century (in the sense ‘relating to Hercules’): from Latin Herculeus ‘Hercules’ + -an.

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   What is the meaning of the word Herculean?

   • This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word Herculean. Of extraordinary difficulty, might, power, size, etc.; of or relating to Hercules in size or strength. Requiring a huge amount of work, as a Herculean labour, a Herculean task.

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   What is a Herculean story?

   • (initial capital letter) of or relating to Hercules or his labors. For women with ADHD conforming to these problematic standards is a herculean task. Those versions of the story present a Herculean drama of man versus nature. It goes back to the Greeks and the idea of sport as some sort of Herculean sacrifice without personal enrichment.

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   What is a herculean job?

   • These ranged from descending into the underworld to bring back the terrifying dog that guarded its entrance to destroying the many-headed monster called the Hydra. Any job or task that's extremely difficult or calls for enormous strength is therefore called herculean. 1513, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Words from Greek and Roman Mythology...

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › herculeanHerculean | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   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. Herculean.

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   Definition of Herculean adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   requiring the great strength of a Hercules; very hard to perform: Digging the tunnel was a herculean task. Synonyms: formidable, onerous, arduous, prodigious. having enormous strength, courage, or size. (initial capital letter) of or relating to Hercules or his labors. herculean. / ˌhɜːkjʊˈliːən /.

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   4 days ago · 1. requiring the great strength of a Hercules; very hard to perform. Digging the tunnel was a herculean task. 2. having enormous strength, courage, or size. 3. (cap) of or pertaining to Hercules or his labors. SYNONYMS 1. prodigious, arduous, onerous, formidable.

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   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.

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   herculean meaning, definition, what is herculean: needing great strength or determination: Learn more.

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   Definitions of 'Herculean' 1. of Hercules. [...] 2. [usually h-] a. having the great size, strength, or courage of Hercules; very powerful or courageous. [...] b. calling for great strength, size, or courage; very difficult to do. [...] More. Pronunciations of the word 'herculean' British English: hɜːʳkjʊliːən American English: hɜrkyʊliən. More.