superhero

noun
UK: /ˈsuːpəˌhɪərəʊ/
US: /ˈsuːpərˌhɪroʊ/

  1. A fictional character with extraordinary abilities who uses them to fight evil and protect people.

    1. My little brother wants to be a superhero when he grows up. [ ] [ ]
    2. The film tells the story of an ordinary man who becomes a superhero after an accident. [ ] [ ]

  2. A very admirable or courageous person.

    1. The firefighters who rescued the people from the burning building are real-life superheroes. [ ] [ ]
    2. She's a superhero to her younger siblings, always looking out for them and making sacrifices. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

champion defender savior vigilante
superhero verb

  1. To behave like a superhero, typically by intervening to help or rescue someone.

    1. He tried to superhero into the situation, making things worse for everyone. [ ] [ ]
    2. Sometimes, I feel the urge to superhero when I see injustice happening around me. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "superhero" in English means: A fictional character with extraordinary abilities who uses them to fight evil and protect people., A very admirable or courageous person..

The phonetic transcription of "superhero" is /ˈsuːpəˌhɪərəʊ/ in British English and /ˈsuːpərˌhɪroʊ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "superhero": champion, defender, savior, vigilante.

Example usage of "superhero": "My little brother wants to be a superhero when he grows up.". More examples on the page.