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Definition of Herculean
1. Adjective. Displaying superhuman strength or power. "Herculean exertions"
2. Adjective. Extremely difficult; requiring the strength of a Hercules. "A herculean task"
Definition of Herculean
1. a. Requiring the strength of Hercules; hence, very great, difficult, or dangerous; as, an Herculean task.
Definition of Herculean
1. Adjective. Of extraordinary difficulty, might, power, size, etc.; of or relating to Hercules in size or strength. ¹
2. Adjective. Requiring a huge amount of work, as a ''Herculean labour'', a ''Herculean task''. ¹
3. Adjective. ''see'' Herculean ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Herculean
1. [adj]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Herculean
Literary usage of Herculean
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Monthly Review by Ralph Griffiths (1772)
"... of the herculean Straits, now called the Straits of Gibraltar : including ...
of Ahila and Calpe, with the herculean Straits, and the ancient cities o¡ ..."
2. Things Chinese: Being Notes on Various Subjects Connected with China by James Dyer Ball (1893)
"Of his other herculean task it has well been said:—'There is no finer monument
of human perseverance than the dictionary of Dr. Morrison. ..."
3. Handbook of Building Construction: Data for Architects, Designing and by George Albert Hool, Nathan Clarke Johnson (1920)
"herculean Flat Arch.—-This system consists of 12 X 12-in. blocks of semi-porous
terra cotta, of 6, 8, 10, or 12-in. depth according to span, combined with ..."
4. The Edinburgh Review by Sydney Smith (1869)
"said a thick-set herculean fellow at the lower end of the table. ' " Well, now,
I often thought of that!" replied his neighbour in a whisper. ..."
5. The Great Rebellion: A History of the Civil War in the United States by Joel Tyler Headley (1866)
"... AND SUMTER — herculean LABOR — "THE SWAMP ANGEL" — BOMBARDMENT OF SUMTER OVER
THE TOP OP WAGNER — GREEK FIRE THROWN INTO CHARLESTON - REMONSTRANCE OF ..."
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