lionhearted

adjective

ˈlī-ən-ˌhär-təd How to pronounce lionhearted (audio)
Definition of lionheartednext
as in courageous
feeling or displaying no fear by temperament traditionally young Masai men are consigned to a period of isolation in the bush in order to turn them into strong, lionhearted warriors

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Recent Examples of lionhearted Our lionhearted hero is finally running out of lives. — Skyler Trepel September 1, EW.com, 1 Sep. 2025 Her longtime stylist, Micaela Erlanger, has created a more daring yet heroic wardrobe full of daring silhouettes mixed with mesmerizing prints and colors, giving a lionhearted upgrade off-screen. — Danielle Wright, Essence, 16 Nov. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lionhearted
  1. courageous
  2. brave
  3. valiant
  4. fearless
  5. heroic
  6. gallant
Adjective
  • The sun in Leo is expressive, vivacious and deeply courageous.
    — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Only one, Andy Jassy, was courageous and smart enough to do it.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of courageous
Adjective
  • But Mama’s imagination helps the time pass more quickly, and the duo become brave knights protecting from a dragon from a prince, or heroes capturing art thieves at a museum.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The sight of the lone rider desperately trying to hold on as the crowd roars them towards the line is magical, despite such brave attempts rarely being successful.
    — Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of brave
Adjective
  • What would be the worst moment in a mere mortal’s career, Hoecht turned into a valiant scene.
    — Tim Graham, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Despite Aldis's valiant comeback, including a superplex and a King's Lynn Cloverleaf that nearly secured the win, Gunther ultimately prevailed.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of valiant
Adjective
  • And then there is a producer fearless enough to cross the minefield, knowing that on the far side waits a festival circuit slightly fatigued by war stories from Ukraine.
    — Sonya Vseliubska, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Since its 2006 inception, the bi-annual event—which just wrapped its Spring/Summer 2027 season this week—has earned a reputation not just for its roster of indie brands, but the fearless and personality-filled street style outside the shows.
    — Kelsey Stewart, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of fearless
Adjective
  • Ant-Man, the Wasp and their heroic family wind up in the Quantum Realm and new supervillain Kang the Conqueror (Jonathan Majors) needs the tiny Avenger's help to escape.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The rescue of the 5-year-old boy comes shortly after the heroic rescue of another child, this one by 16-year-old lifeguard Ryder Williams in Santa Cruz, California.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of heroic
Adjective
  • Clearly, Americans didn’t do gallant failure, instead demanding domination over mere participation every time.
    — Terry Baddoo, USA Today, 14 June 2026
  • Commandment was very gallant in defeat for trainer Brad Cox and looks to be on the improve after his seventh-place finish in the Kentucky Derby.
    — Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 8 June 2026
Definition of gallant

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“Lionhearted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lionhearted. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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