Superwoman

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. A woman who excels in managing multiple demanding roles simultaneously, such as career, family, and social responsibilities, often perceived as exceptionally capable and resilient
2. A female figure noted for extraordinary achievements or abilities, balancing various aspects of life with strength and competence that inspire admiration
3. A woman admired for her remarkable capacity to handle diverse tasks and challenges effectively, embodying strength, efficiency, and determination across personal and professional spheres

Etymology: The word's most striking fact is its origin in a comic book: "Superwoman" first appeared as the name of a DC Comics character in 1943. The character was a heroine with extraordinary powers, and her name was a straightforward combination of "super-" and "woman," the same pattern that produced "superman" a few years earlier. The modern sense, a woman admired for handling many demands at once across home and work, grew out of that comic-book figure. The idea of a heroine whose strength lets her manage everything carried over from fiction into ordinary speech, so that "superwoman" came to describe real women who seem to do it all.

Synonyms: wonder woman, amazon, heroine