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Herculean

Adjective / hɜ:ˈkju:li:ʌn / Another word for herculean — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

requiring great strength or effort; extremely difficult; of or relating to Hercules

Synonyms & similar words

powerful difficult challenging demanding arduous grueling strenuous taxing onerous burdensome formidable daunting titanic colossal monumental massive enormous gigantic immense huge mighty

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Example sentences

  1. The herculean effort of the firefighters saved the building from burning down.
  2. Cleaning up the entire park was a herculean task for the volunteers.
  3. The team faced a herculean challenge in the championship game.
  4. The marathon runner showed herculean endurance to finish the race.

Quotes

  • It is not because things are difficult that we do not dare; it is because we do not dare that they are difficult. - Seneca
  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela
  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill

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