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

  • (..) I am your ward... IncrediBoy! And now, you have officially carried it too far, Buddy. This is because I don't have powers, isn't it? Not every superhero has powers, you know. You can be super without them. I invented these. I can fly. Can you fly? Fly home, Buddy. I work alone. (..)
    2004 The Incredibles
  • (..) I just can't... - That's fine. - I can't get this on. Mr. Incredible... Do you have a secret identity? Every superhero has a secret identity. I don't know a single one who doesn't. Who wants the pressure of being super all the time? Of course I have a secret identity. Can you see me in this (..)
    2004 The Incredibles