lion-hearted
Bold beyond measure
Lion-hearted describes someone with exceptional courage and bravery—the heart of a lion.
The term evokes nobility and fearlessness in the face of danger: a lion-hearted leader who never backed down.
It carries a slightly old-fashioned, heroic quality, most famously attached to King Richard I of England, known as Richard the Lionheart.
Lacking any apprehension
- dauntlessUnable to intimidate
- undauntedCourageously persistent despite difficulty
- intrepidResolutely without fear
- valiantCourageously determined
gallant · heroic · brave · bold · audacious · doughty · plucky · stalwart
Titled or virtuous
- chivalrousHonorably courteous and brave
- valorousCourageous and bold
- honorableHaving high moral standards
- magnanimousNoble and forgiving
dignified · princely · kingly · lordly · regal · majestic · knightly · courtly
Fixed in purpose
- determinedFirmly committed to purpose
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
- tenaciousStubbornly determined to continue
indomitable · unyielding · persistent · dogged · unshakable · relentless · firm · steely
Full of vim
- fieryIntensely hot or passionate
- passionateIntensely emotional or enthusiastic
- vigorousHaving great physical energy
- dynamicActive and changing
animated · zealous · ardent · fervent · high-spirited · adventurous · ebullient · feisty
fearless
Lacking any apprehension
- dauntlessUnable to intimidate
- undauntedCourageously persistent despite difficulty
- intrepidResolutely without fear
valiant · gallant · heroic · brave · bold · audacious · doughty · plucky · stalwart · stouthearted
noble
Titled or virtuous
- chivalrousHonorably courteous and brave
- valorousCourageous and bold
- honorableHaving high moral standards
magnanimous · dignified · princely · kingly · lordly · regal · majestic · knightly · courtly · high-minded
resolute
Fixed in purpose
- determinedFirmly committed to purpose
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- unwaveringSteady and unchanging
tenacious · indomitable · unyielding · persistent · dogged · unshakable · relentless · firm · steely · gritty
spirited
Full of vim
- fieryIntensely hot or passionate
- passionateIntensely emotional or enthusiastic
- vigorousHaving great physical energy
dynamic · animated · zealous · ardent · fervent · high-spirited · adventurous · ebullient · feisty
- ___-hearted words
- couragebravery, resilience, fearlessness, boldness, courage
- Epithetsthe Great, the Wise, the Good, the Brave, the Almighty
lion-heartedcowardly
Without bravery or nerve
chicken-hearted · faint-hearted · craven · lily-livered · gutless