valour

UK /ˈvælə/ US /ˈvælɚ/

noun 4

Collocations

ADJ

great

The firefighters displayed great valour when they rushed into the burning building to rescue the family.

VERB + VALOUR

demonstrate, display, show

The firefighters displayed remarkable valour while rescuing people from the burning building.

PREP

an act/a deed of valour

noun

Individually sustained verve or passion.

Valor wins the battle, not death!

Value; worth.

Strength of mind in regard to danger; the quality which enables a person to encounter danger with firmness

A brave man; a man of valour.

noun — the qualities of a hero or heroine

It is often wise to refrain from seemingly brave, but dangerous, speech or action.

The better part of valour is discretion; in the which better part, I have saved my life.

Valor wins the battle, not death!

Wiktionary

To his valour he added a most exquisite genius and understanding, grandeur of mind, and a capacity equally turned for military or civil affairs.

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No salutations without miracles, and no ballads without valour.

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Discretion is the better part of valour.

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It is war's prize to take all vantages, and ten to one is no impeach of valour.

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There were pride, valour, and strength in his thick brows, his sensitive nostrils, and his large hazel eyes.

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