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

Words nearby lionhearted

Lionel, lioness, lionet, lionfish, lionheart, lionhearted, lionize, Lions, Lions Club, lion's share, Liouville
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Words related to lionhearted

bold, courageous, fearless, intrepid, valiant

British Dictionary definitions for lionhearted

lion-hearted

adjective

very brave; courageous

Derived forms of lion-hearted

lion-heartedly, adverblionheartedness, noun
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