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valorous

valorous

1 8.8
Being very brave when you face danger
  • adjective
  • /ˈvælərəs/
  • Formal
translation icon : valeroso
  • The firefighter showed valorous bravery when he rescued the family from the burning building.

To claim that the foes of human decency are uniquely brave and valorous to me is another just blatant one of their lies.

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Examples

  • In the face of danger, the valorous knight defended the village from attack.

  • I suppose the threat of death to someone with your valorous war record... ...would mean nothing.

  • For the first time in history, you are asking the same generation of soldiers to be both valorous and wise.

  • Oh, no, Captain Jamy is a marvelous, valorous gentleman, that is certain.

  • Staff Sergeant Matthew J. Bracken, U.S. Army Special Forces Command, will receive the Bronze Star with Valor Medal for exceptionally valorous conduct in the face of the enemy of the United States.

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  • For his brave and valorous services, Haman the Agagite was proclaimed a prince of the Fars to inherit Admantha's house, wealth, prestige and power.

  • They run into the Rohirrim, who are led by the valorous Eomer (Karl Urban), who tells them that they have in fact massacred the entire band of Uruk-hai.

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  • Her valorous actions during the storm helped save many lives in the community.

Synonyms

brave
vsvalorous
906 1.0

Has courage when facing danger, pain or fear

is stronger highlighting great courage particularly in very dangerous situations
courageous
vsvalorous
157 3.3

Not afraid to face danger or problems

is about extreme courage especially against danger rather than general bravery
heroic
vsvalorous
154 3.8

Shows great courage when facing danger or difficulty

is similar but focuses especially on facing danger rather than general difficulty
fearless
vsvalorous
117 3.4

Shows courage in dangerous or hard situations

focuses on brave action even when fear exists
valiant
vsvalorous
  • Formal
35 6.1

Showing great courage when facing danger or difficult situations

is the same courage but often used as formal praise
gutsy
vsvalorous
  • Informal
30 6.3

Brave and willing to take risks in hard situations

is more formal and highlights great courage in danger rather than lively spirit
plucky
vsvalorous
14 6.8

To be brave and keep trying when things are hard

emphasizes larger great courage especially against serious danger rather than small acts
gallant
vsvalorous
8 5.6

Being brave and lively in a bold, energetic way

focuses on pure great courage in danger rather than lively or charming boldness
hardy
vsvalorous
3 4.9

Brave and willing to face danger or hard times

focuses on noble great courage facing danger rather than general risk taking
gutty
vsvalorous
  • Slang
1 8.6

Showing courage and determination when things are hard

is stronger stressing exceptional courage in dangerous situations rather than general grit
nervy
vsvalorous
1 7.5

Showing courage in dangerous or risky situations

is about deeper admirable courage in true danger rather than mere boldness
stouthearted
vsvalorous
1 8.2

Brave and determined when facing danger or hard times

shows greater heroic scale when danger is extreme rather than steady resolve
heroical
vsvalorous
  • Archaic
8.6

Showing great bravery in dangerous or difficult situations

is similar but stresses direct great courage when danger appears
steely-nerved
vsvalorous
8.3

Very calm and brave in dangerous or difficult situations

stresses sheer courage in danger rather than measured self control

Antonyms

84 3.9

Feeling fear and avoiding dangerous or difficult situations

60 3.5

Shy and afraid to do new or risky things

How Brave

heroic
154 3.8
valorous
  • Formal
1 8.8
courageous
157 3.3
brave
906 1.0

Surface Forms

valorous positive
valorouser comparative
valorousest superlative

Morphology

valorous = valor (transparent) = valor + ous

Regular adjective formation from the noun 'valor' with the productive suffix '-ous', so the meaning 'showing courage' is directly predictable.

Etymology

The word valorous comes from valor, from the old Latin root valere meaning 'to be strong' or 'to be worth'. Like the common word value, it is about strength and worth, so to be valorous is to show great courage, especially in danger.