Herculean

UK
/hɜːˈkjuːlɪən/
US
/hɜrˈkjuːliən/

Translations

Herculeanadjective
more Herculean
Comp.
most Herculean
Super.
UK
/hɜːˈkjuːlɪən/
US
/hɜrˈkjuːliən/
He made a Herculean effort to finish the project on time.
Il a fait un effort herculéen pour terminer le projet à temps.
It was a Herculean task to move all the furniture upstairs.
Ce fut une tâche herculéenne de monter tous les meubles à l'étage.

Definitions

Herculeanadjective
Requiring great strength or effort.
Completing the marathon was a Herculean task for the novice runner.
Having or showing great strength or power.
The Herculean wrestler easily lifted his opponent off the ground.
Relating to or characteristic of the mythological Greek hero Hercules.
Ancient poets often celebrated the Herculean exploits of strength and courage.