English Explanatory Dictionary

superhero

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any fictional crime-fighting character, often with supernatural powers or equipment, in popular children's and fantasy literature; a fictional hero who does great things.
  2. A particularly renowned real-world hero, or one who has seemingly impossible abilities.

Pronunciation

/ˈs(j)upɚhɪɹoʊ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-superhero.wav

Word forms

superhero superheroes

Etymology

From super- + hero. First attested in 1917.

Antonyms

supervillain

Related words

superheroic superheroine superhuman superman 🦸♂️

Derived words

antisuperhero nonsuperhero real superhero superhero chin superherodom superheroics superhero insurance superheroism superhero landing superqueero supershero
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