valour

Noun

Meaning

Value; worth.

Individually sustained verve or passion.
'Valor' wins the battle, not death!

Strength of mind in regard to danger; the quality which enables a person to encounter danger with firmness
Synonyms: bravery, courage, prowess, intrepidity

(dated) A brave man; a man of valour.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

fortitude manliness nerve courage prowess greatness bravery heroism chivalry boldness valor gallantry audacity intrepidity guts
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Antonyms

malayan Malaya timidity chorea humbleness kibe
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Hypernyms

courage bravery braveness courageousness

Phrases with the word

discretion is the greater part of valour for valour

Anagrams

lavour ovular louvar

Examples

The most honorable, as well as the safest course, is to rely entirely upon valour. Livy

I believe that every man has in his soul a passion for treasure-hunting, which will often drive a coward into prodigies of valour. John Buchan

I am not carrying on a war of extermination against the Romans. I am contending for honour and empire. My ancestors yielded to Roman valour. I am endeavouring that others, in their turn, will be obliged to yield to my good fortune, and my valour. Hannibal

If all men were just, there would be no need of valour. Greek Proverb

Discretion is the better part of valour. English Proverb

Virtue and valour rejoice in being put to the test. Latin Proverb

Close letter words and terms

valorously valorousness valosin valourisation valourise valourization