What does herculean mean?
Herculean means Alternative letter-case form of Herculean..
Herculean
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
Alternative letter-case form of Herculean..
Example Sentences
Still there are some loop-holes out of which a man may creep, and dare to think and act for himself; but for a woman it is an herculean task, because she has difficulties peculiar to her sex to overcome, which require almost super-human powers.
In October 1998, heavy rains brought on by two consecutive typhoons caused serious flooding in northern Taiwan. Fortunately, the floods receded in a short time and many people went to the disaster areas to help the victims. For example, over one thousand Tzu Chi volunteers helped city workers and military forces clean up debris in Hsichih. They finished the herculean job in just one day.
Synonyms for herculean
Antonyms for herculean
Related Words
Word Forms
- more herculean
- most herculean
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for herculean?
Common synonyms include powerful, hard, difficult, superhuman.
What is the opposite of herculean?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use herculean in a sentence?
Still there are some loop-holes out of which a man may creep, and dare to think and act for himself; but for a woman it is an herculean task, because she has difficulties peculiar to her sex to overcome, which require almost super-human powers.
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