"superheroic" meaning in English

See superheroic in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more superheroic [comparative], most superheroic [superlative]
Etymology: From super- + heroic. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|super|heroic}} super- + heroic Head templates: {{en-adj}} superheroic (comparative more superheroic, superlative most superheroic)
  1. Of or pertaining to a superhero; reminiscent of a superhero.
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