superheroic
1
6.0
- adjective
- /ˌsuːpərhɪˈroʊɪk/
:
superheroico
- I mean the masked, superheroic identity.
Examples
-
While the beginning of Trautman's speech emphasizes Rambo's superheroic abilities and his status as the ultimate warrior, by the end of the speech he has lost that status just as he has lost his moral justification.
Academic text (2014) -
After Ms. introduced Wonder Woman's feminist potential, the idea of superheroic capacity—whether in terms of equality with men or the weight of responsibility that women could successfully carry—seeped into the rhetoric surrounding the women's movement.
Academic text (2012) -
Pregnancy and childbirth (the female domain) took second stage to superheroic feats (still defined by masculinity) in these early days of parenthood.
Academic text (2012) -
Danny Fingeroth agrees: in "the realm of heroic and superheroic disguises, we should probably begin with Baroness Orczy's Scarlet Pimpernel mythology" (48).
Academic text (2014) -
The superheroic feats of the character inspired many young fans to be brave and adventurous.
-
His superheroic strength allowed him to lift cars and rescue people from danger.
-
In the movie, the superheroic actions of the heroine saved the city from destruction.
Synonyms
154
3.8
Shows great courage when facing danger or difficulty
43
6.0
Stronger or more able than a normal person
Showing great bravery in dangerous or difficult situations
Being very brave and ready to fight
How Heroic
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Superheroic comes from super- ('above' or 'beyond'), hero ('a brave person'), and the ending -ic (which makes an adjective), so it literally means 'beyond a hero' or 'like a superhero' and is used for very great bravery or strength.