lionhearted
Bold beyond measure
Lionhearted means exceptionally brave or courageous, with the fierce determination associated with lions.
The word evokes medieval valor—Richard I of England was called Richard the Lionheart.
Someone lionhearted faces danger or adversity without flinching: a lionhearted defender of civil rights, She gave a lionhearted performance despite her illness.
Lacking any apprehension
- braveShowing courage despite fear
- valiantCourageously determined
- undauntedCourageously persistent despite difficulty
- intrepidResolutely without fear
dauntless · bold · gallant · heroic · stalwart · doughty · stouthearted · plucky
Firmly committed to purpose
- resoluteFixed in purpose
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- tenaciousStubbornly determined to continue
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
unwavering · unswerving · indomitable · adamant · unshakable · relentless · persistent · dogged
Titled or virtuous
- chivalrousHonorably courteous and brave
- valorousCourageous and bold
- honorableHaving high moral standards
- magnanimousNoble and forgiving
dignified · princely · kingly · regal · high-minded · lordly · majestic · worthy
fearless
Lacking any apprehension
- braveShowing courage despite fear
- valiantCourageously determined
- undauntedCourageously persistent despite difficulty
intrepid · dauntless · bold · gallant · heroic · stalwart · doughty · stouthearted · plucky · audacious
determined
Firmly committed to purpose
- resoluteFixed in purpose
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- tenaciousStubbornly determined to continue
unyielding · unwavering · unswerving · indomitable · adamant · unshakable · relentless · persistent · dogged · staunch
noble
Titled or virtuous
- chivalrousHonorably courteous and brave
- valorousCourageous and bold
- honorableHaving high moral standards
magnanimous · dignified · princely · kingly · regal · high-minded · lordly · majestic · worthy · illustrious
- couragebravery, resilience, fearlessness, boldness, courage
- Heart compoundswarmhearted, coldhearted, kindhearted, wholehearted, halfhearted
lionheartedcowardly
Without bravery or nerve
fainthearted · chickenhearted · lily-livered · craven · gutless
- Richard the LionheartPlantagenet crusader king
- the LionheartValorous ruler's title
- Richard Lionheart