lionhearted

[ lahy-uhn-hahr-tid ]
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adjective
  1. exceptionally courageous or brave.

Origin of lionhearted

1
First recorded in 1700–10; lion + hearted

Other words from lionhearted

  • li·on·heart·ed·ly, adverb
  • li·on·heart·ed·ness, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for lion-hearted

lion-hearted

adjective
  1. very brave; courageous

Derived forms of lion-hearted

  • lion-heartedly, adverb
  • lionheartedness, noun

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