noun
lionheart
LEYE-uhn-hahrt
noun
1
A person of exceptional courage and bravery.
"The wounded soldier was a true lionheart, refusing to give up."
How to Use Lionheart
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA very brave, heroic person.
When to use it
Literary and somewhat old-fashioned; used for dramatic effect rather than everyday speech.
Word Forms
lionhearts plural
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Etymology
From lion plus heart, echoing the nickname of Richard I of England, "Richard the Lionheart."