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superhero

Definition

  • noun: a fictional character who has amazing powers (such as the ability to fly)
  • noun: a fictional hero having extraordinary or 'superhuman' powers

Examples

  • The people who do this dangerous work are real-life 'superheroes' who deserve our gratitude.

  • comic-book 'superheroes'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) nuns in the second row? The Matrix is a system, Neo. Hey! One day I will no longer be a computer nerd. I will be a superhero! I can fly! Just stop it! Stop-- They agree on everything. Does that tell you what I think (..)
    2001 The Matrix Revisited