lionhearted
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Extraordinarily courageous; possessing the bravery or spirit likened to that of a lion: Describes a person who shows exceptional bravery, fearlessness, or heroic spirit, especially in the face of danger or adversity.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The lionhearted knight charged into battle without a hint of fear.
- Her lionhearted decision to speak out against injustice inspired the entire community.
- In the face of the disaster, the rescue workers were truly lionhearted.
Advanced Usage
- Figurative and Literary Use: The term is often used in a formal, literary, or highly complimentary context to elevate the description of someone's bravery beyond ordinary courage.
- The biography praised the explorer's lionhearted quest to reach the uncharted pole.
- As a Predicate Adjective: Commonly used after linking verbs like "was," "felt," or "proved to be."
- Though afraid, she felt lionhearted when defending her family.
Variants and Related Words
- Lionheart (noun): A person of exceptional courage. This is a related noun form.
- The general was known as a true lionheart.
- Lion-hearted (alternative hyphenated spelling): An accepted variant spelling of the adjective.
Synonyms
- Brave: Showing no fear of dangerous or difficult situations.
- Courageous: Not deterred by danger or pain; brave.
- Valiant: Possessing or showing courage or determination.
- Heroic: Having the characteristics of a hero; very brave.
- Intrepid: Fearless; adventurous.
Antonyms
- Cowardly: Lacking courage.
- Timid: Showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened.
- Fearful: Feeling afraid; showing fear or anxiety.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Heart of a lion: An idiom with a nearly identical meaning, used to describe someone with great bravery.
- Despite his small size, he has the heart of a lion.
- Brave as a lion: A simile comparing someone's bravery to that of a lion.
- The soldier stood brave as a lion against the onslaught.
Adjective
- extraordinarily courageous