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Herculean

Verb / 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

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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