lionhearted

[lahy-uhn-hahr-tid]

adjective

1. exceptionally courageous or brave.

Other Word Forms

• lionheartedly adverb
• lionheartedness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of lionhearted¹

First recorded in 1700–10; lion + hearted

Example Sentences

Can you please help me find the National Rifle Association’s mythic, benevolent gun-toting, lionhearted sage?

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Warmly ordinary and immutably extraordinary, lumber-country humble and lionhearted as ever, Lamb just keeps swimming and lets a lifetime of mettle and medals speak for itself.

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Fans of Renée Watson know that lionhearted passion is one of the major through-lines in her work, and “Ways to Make Sunshine” is a fine addition to the collection.

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When Geppert thinks of his brother and the mind-set that helped elevate his own game, he mentions the mantra he and others have adopted: lionhearted.

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It stands, roofless but intact, thanks to the 600 lionhearted firefighters and engineers who risked their lives for the world’s cultural patrimony.

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