herculean meaning

UK US /hɚˈkjuliən/ 4 syllables

herculean (adjective): displaying superhuman strength or power.

herculean has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

herculean as an adjective

  1. displaying superhuman strength or power
    • herculean exertions

    Synonyms: powerful

    Similar: superhuman

    Related forms: Hercules

  2. extremely difficult; requiring the strength of a Hercules
    • a herculean task

    Similar: difficult

    Related forms: Hercules

How to pronounce herculean

herculean is pronounced /hɚˈkjuliən/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

Scrabble score: 14 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with HE · words ending in AN · 9-letter words

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