bravery

Noun

Meaning

The quality of being brave; fearless; intrepidity.

The act of braving; defiance; bravado.

Splendor; magnificence; showy appearance; ostentation; fine dress.

A showy person; a fine gentleman; a beau.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

courage fearlessness valor braveness heroism pluck gallantry courageousness fortitude spunk resolution spirit nerve determination daring
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Antonyms

hydra chimera wraith downer penitence specter
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Hypernyms

spirit feeling

Hyponyms

fortitude spunk security heart nerve heroism

Related terms

brave bravado

Phrases with the word

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Examples

A local from Sydney's eastern beaches is being praised for his bravery after saving the lives of nine people struggling in an ocean rip. Source: Internet

All career soldiers could be promoted to the higher ranks in recognition of exceptional acts of bravery or valour. Source: Internet

An article by The Native Voice, published in 1949, remembered Eddie as “a warrior who was twice decorated for bravery on the battlefield and gave his life for freedom fighting under the American flag.” Source: Internet

Although he was not handsome, Isabella admired him for his strength and bravery; she also regarded him as a gentleman. Source: Internet

And I now cheerfully and gratefully acknowledge my indebtedness to the officers and men of my command whose zeal, fidelity and unflinching bravery have been the great source of my past success in arms. Source: Internet

And her bravery has wowed Dan Whiston, the show's Associate Creative Director, who is convinced she'll pull off an amazing skate. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

braveness braver Braverman bravery award bravery day bravesome