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lionhearted

[ lahy-uh n-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

Words nearby lionhearted

lionel, lioness, lionet, lionfish, lionheart, lionhearted, lionize, lions, lions club, liouville, liouville's theorem
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Words related to lion-hearted

gallant, noble, intrepid, vigorous, fearless, strong-willed, gutsy, indomitable, plucky, stout, courageous, heroic, bold, masculine, virile, macho, self-reliant, daring, valiant, grand

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British Dictionary definitions for lion-hearted

lion-hearted

adjective

very brave; courageous

Derived forms of lion-hearted

lion-heartedly, adverblionheartedness, noun
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