bravery

/ˈbɹeɪ.və.ɹi/

noun 3

Collocations

(noun.)

ADJ

great, outstanding

VERB + BRAVERY

demonstrate, display, show

BRAVERY + NOUN

award, medal

PREP

with ~

The firefighters rescued the family with remarkable bravery during the dangerous building collapse.

PHRASES

an act of bravery

Definitions

noun

Being brave, courageousness.

Huntingdon's ferocity makes the reaction of staff all the more brave. To move towards danger when others are fleeing is the definition of bravery in my book. To place yourself in danger to protect others.

A brave act.

Splendor, magnificence.

Why didst thou promise such a beauteous day, And make me travel forth without my cloak, To let base clouds o'ertake me in my way, Hiding thy brav'ry in their rotten smoke?

In that day the Lord will take away the bravery of their tinkling ornaments about their feet, and their cauls, and their round tires like the moon

Thesaurus

Synonyms

noun — a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain

courage
courageousness
braveness

noun — feeling no fear

fearlessness

Antonyms

cowardice
cowardliness
fear
fearfulness
fright

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

Wiktionary

Why didst thou promise such a beauteous day, And make me travel forth without my cloak, To let base clouds o'ertake me in my way, Hiding thy brav'ry in their rotten smoke?

Wiktionary

In that day the Lord will take away the bravery of their tinkling ornaments about their feet, and their cauls, and their round tires like the moon

Wiktionary

We admire her for her bravery.

Tatoeba · #22694

I am filled with admiration for your bravery.

Tatoeba · #70349

His bravery to save the child from drowning is above praise.

Tatoeba · #245894

Usage Notes

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