lionhearted
adjective
Simple meaning
Brave, courageous; very brave.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
lyuhnhahrtidSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈlaɪənhɑɹtɪd
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
idiomatic
Brave, courageous; very brave; brave and magnanimous.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: Brave, courageous; very brave; brave and magnanimous.
Used this way, lionhearted is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It carries more force than its gentler alternatives. It turns up most in personal or emotional discussion and literature or storytelling contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Strong
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Warm and admiring
- Usage feel
- Everyday but emotionally strong
Where it naturally appears
- Personal/emotional discussion
- Literature/storytelling
Usage note
Lionhearted is emotionally heavy: it suggests deep or lasting feeling, not a passing mood, so it can overstate a small reaction.
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Synonyms
Sense: brave or courageous
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