Transcription
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- [lahy-uh n hahr-tid]
- /ˈlaɪ ən ˈhɑr tɪd/
- /ˈlaɪ.ən hɑːt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lahy-uh n hahr-tid]
- /ˈlaɪ ən ˈhɑr tɪd/
Definitions of lion-hearted word
- adjective lion-hearted exceptionally courageous or brave. 1
- adjective lion-hearted very brave; courageous 0
- adjective lion-hearted Very brave; brave and magnanimous. 0
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Origin of lion-hearted
First appearance:
before 1700 One of the 50% oldest English words
First recorded in 1700-10; lion + hearted
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Parts of speech for Lion-hearted
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lion-hearted popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for lion-hearted
adj lion-hearted
- gallant — brave, spirited, noble-minded, or chivalrous: a gallant knight; a gallant rescue attempt.
- noble — distinguished by rank or title.
- daring — People who are daring are willing to do or say things which are new or which might shock or anger other people.
- fearless — without fear; bold or brave; intrepid.
- gutsy — having a great deal of courage or nerve: a gutsy lampooner of the administration.
Antonyms for lion-hearted
adj lion-hearted
- cowardly — If you describe someone as cowardly, you disapprove of them because they are easily frightened and avoid doing dangerous and difficult things.
- timid — lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy.
- meek — humbly patient or docile, as under provocation from others.
- afraid — If you are afraid of someone or afraid to do something, you are frightened because you think that something very unpleasant is going to happen to you.
- fearful — causing or apt to cause fear; frightening: a fearful apparition.
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