Definitions

1. adjective

of or relating to Hercules, the legendary hero in Greek mythology.

“The heraclean feats of strength performed by the actor in the movie were truly astonishing.”

2. noun

A herculean task, requiring great effort or strength.

“Cleaning up the yard after the storm was a heraclean job, but we finally finished it together.”

3. adverb

in a manner or to a degree characteristic of Hercules.

“He heracleanly lifted the massive boulder to save his friends trapped beneath it.”