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lionhearted

[ lahy-uhn-hahr-tid ]
/ ˈlaɪ ənˌhɑr tɪd /
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adjective
exceptionally courageous or brave.
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Origin of lionhearted

First recorded in 1700–10; lion + hearted

OTHER WORDS FROM lionhearted

li·on·heart·ed·ly, adverbli·on·heart·ed·ness, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for lionhearted

lion-hearted

adjective
very brave; courageous

Derived forms of lion-hearted

lion-heartedly, adverblionheartedness, noun
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