valiancy

9.9

Great courage shown when facing danger

noun
/ˈvæliənsi/

Literature

: valentía

Her valiancy in rescuing the child from the fire was heroic.

Examples

The soldier's valiancy in defending his comrades inspired everyone on the battlefield.
Stories of ancient valiancy are passed down through generations to teach courage and honor.
Her valiancy under extreme pressure earned her the respect of the entire community.
The soldier's valiancy during the battle was commendable.
Her valiancy under extreme pressure earned her the respect of the entire community.
The soldier's valiancy in defending his comrades inspired everyone on the battlefield.
Stories of ancient valiancy are passed down through generations to teach courage and honor.

Synonyms

courage

vsvaliancy

∞ 1.4

Doing something even if you feel afraid or are in danger

is an exceptional heroic quality shown in the most dangerous situations

bravery

vsvaliancy

104 2.3

A person's willingness to face danger or pain without fear

implies a higher exceptional heroic courage beyond ordinary willingness

heroism

vsvaliancy

57 4.2

Great courage shown in dangerous or difficult situations

refers to heroic courage as an exceptional trait rather than actions

valor

vsvaliancy

51 7.1

Great courage when facing danger, especially in battle

covers heroic courage in all dangers not only combat cases

boldness

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9 3.2

Willingness to take risks and face danger

focuses on exceptional heroic courage rather than mere risk taking

fearlessness

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8 4.1

Not being afraid in danger or trouble

implies exceptional heroic courage shown despite danger not just absence of fear

gallantry

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5 7.7

Brave action in dangerous situations, especially in battle

is broader covering heroic courage beyond chivalry or formal acts

fighting spirit

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5 3.9

A strong will and courage to keep trying against difficulties

conveys exceptional heroic bravery in danger rather than general determination

nerves of steel

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Informal

4 5.8

The ability to stay calm and brave in dangerous or difficult situations

focuses on heroic courage in danger rather than calm composure

intrepidity

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1 9.9

Brave behavior when facing danger or difficulty

highlights exceptional heroism rather than mere absence of fear or resolve

heartedness

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1 7.0

A brave, determined feeling when facing danger or difficulty

indicates exceptional heroic courage beyond simple spirited determination

daring

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1 3.2

Courage to take risks or face danger

stresses noble heroic courage rather than adventurous risk taking attitude

courageousness

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1 4.9

Brave actions when facing danger, pain or difficulty

emphasizes exceptional heroic courage rather than general personal bravery

gutsiness

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Informal

1 7.0

Bravery and determination when facing danger or risk

emphasizes exceptional heroic bravery rather than informal crude determination

valiance

vsvaliancy

Literature

1 8.9

A person's brave action when they face danger

is identical in meaning but regarded as an alternative form

pluckiness

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1 7.9

Courage and determination when someone faces danger or difficulty

implies larger exceptional heroic courage rather than modest bravery

testicular fortitude

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Slang

1 9.8

Bravery that someone shows when they face a difficult or dangerous situation

is the same courage concept but in formal non vulgar wording

valorousness

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Formal

9.8

Bravery when facing great danger, often in battle

is broader applying to danger beyond battle situations

heroicity

vsvaliancy

8.8

Great courage in dangerous situations

focuses on exceptional courage rather than general heroic quality

braveness

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3.2

Being willing to face danger, fear, or pain without moving away

stresses heroic exceptionality more than steady ordinary courage

dauntlessness

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8.1

Brave, determined action when facing danger or difficulty

focuses more on heroic exceptionality than simple determined fearlessness

stoutheartedness

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9.2

Brave and determined actions in hard times

places stronger emphasis on heroic exceptionality than steady determination

heroics

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4.2

Actions that are brave in dangerous or very difficult situations

describes the quality of exceptional courage rather than the actions themselves

manness

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Archaic

9.9

Brave behaviour in dangerous situations like a hero shows

removes gendered archaic framing focusing on universal heroic courage

Antonyms

cowardice

46 5.5

Lack of courage to face danger or difficulty

How Courageous

heroism

57 4.2

valiancy

Literature

9.9

bravery

104 2.3

courage

∞ 1.4

Surface Forms

valiancy singular

valiancies plural

Morphology

valiancy = valiant (transparent) = valiant + ancy

Formed by a standard noun-forming suffix (-ancy) from the adjective 'valiant', so meaning 'the quality of being valiant' is directly inferable.

Etymology

The word valiancy comes from the Latin verb valere, which means 'to be strong', and it entered English from Old French, giving us the familiar words valiant and valor. So, to show valiancy is to show strong, heroic courage when facing danger.