Definition of Herculean

demanding an extraordinary amount of labor or effort

Examples of Herculean in a sentence

The firemen knew it would take a Herculean effort to put out the rapidly spreading wildfire.  🔊

Although the task will require Herculean strength, I am sure my husband and I can get the large couch inside of our home.  🔊

It took Herculean effort for the men to dig themselves out of the collapsed mine.  🔊

After ten years, the detectives captured the killer and finally saw the results of their Herculean determination.  🔊

The wounded private displayed Herculean will when he defeated six soldiers without assistance.  🔊

As we watched the strongest man in the world lift the car, we were astonished by his Herculean power.  🔊

The documentary details the Herculean effort of first responders in the aftermath of last year’s terrorist attack.  🔊

As the only waitress on duty, Danielle knew it would be a Herculean task to serve the bus of hungry soldiers.  🔊

It took Herculean strength for the singer to continue his tour after his wife’s death.  🔊

During the storm, utility workers showed Herculean willpower as they worked to restore electricity to the town.  🔊

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