valorousness

9.8

Bravery when facing great danger, often in battle

noun
/ˈvælərəsnəs/

Formal

: valentía

The valorousness of the firefighters saved many lives during the blaze.

Examples

She was honored for her valorousness during the crisis.
The knight's valorousness was celebrated in songs.
His valorousness in combat earned him the nation's highest military award.
His valorousness in battle earned him a medal.
His valorousness in combat earned him the nation's highest military award.
The valorousness of the firefighters saved many lives during the blaze.
She was honored for her valorousness during the crisis.

Synonyms

courage

vsvalorousness

∞ 1.4

Doing something even if you feel afraid or are in danger

is especially about exceptional bravery and heroic acts often in battle

bravery

vsvalorousness

104 2.3

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

is more about exceptional and heroic acts particularly under combat conditions

heroism

vsvalorousness

57 4.2

Great courage shown in dangerous or difficult situations

is the general idea of exceptional bravery rather than individual daring acts

valor

vsvalorousness

51 7.1

Great courage when facing danger, especially in battle

is broader naming exceptional bravery not only tied to battle

gallantry

vsvalorousness

5 7.7

Brave action in dangerous situations, especially in battle

emphasizes exceptional bravery broadly not only chivalrous or formal acts

intrepidity

vsvalorousness

1 9.9

Brave behavior when facing danger or difficulty

is about exceptional bravery possibly tied to battle or heroic context

heartedness

vsvalorousness

1 7.0

A brave, determined feeling when facing danger or difficulty

highlights general exceptional bravery rather than mere spirited resolve

courageousness

vsvalorousness

1 4.9

Brave actions when facing danger, pain or difficulty

points to exceptional bravery especially in battle rather than general courage

gutsiness

vsvalorousness

Informal

1 7.0

Bravery and determination when facing danger or risk

is a more formal notion of exceptional heroism rather than informal boldness

valiance

vsvalorousness

Literature

1 8.9

A person's brave action when they face danger

focuses on exceptional acts of bravery rather than ordinary courage

pluckiness

vsvalorousness

1 7.9

Courage and determination when someone faces danger or difficulty

is stronger describing exceptional heroic bravery rather than modest toughness

valiancy

vsvalorousness

Literature

9.9

Great courage shown when facing danger

is the general term for exceptional bravery including but not limited to battle

heroicity

vsvalorousness

8.8

Great courage in dangerous situations

is the broader exceptional bravery concept not just the heroic trait

heroics

vsvalorousness

4.2

Actions that are brave in dangerous or very difficult situations

refers to the general quality of exceptional bravery rather than specific acts

dauntlessness

vsvalorousness

8.1

Brave, determined action when facing danger or difficulty

covers exceptional bravery but with emphasis on bold determination

braveness

vsvalorousness

3.2

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

is framed as exceptional heroism rather than ordinary firmness under stress

mettlesomeness

vsvalorousness

9.9

A quality that makes someone brave and determined

places more weight on exceptional heroic courage than on spirited energy

stoutheartedness

vsvalorousness

9.2

Brave and determined actions in hard times

is about outstanding heroism in battle rather than steady resolve

manness

vsvalorousness

Archaic

9.9

Brave behaviour in dangerous situations like a hero shows

is gender-neutral and modern focusing on exceptional heroism rather than tradition

Antonyms

cowardice

46 5.5

Lack of courage to face danger or difficulty

How Brave

heroism

57 4.2

valorousness

Formal

9.8

bravery

104 2.3

courage

∞ 1.4

Surface Forms

valorousness singular

valorousnesses plural

Morphology

valorousness = valorous (transparent) = valor + ous + ness

The suffix '-ness' is transparently added to form a noun indicating a state or quality.

Etymology

The word valorousness comes from valor, an old word meaning 'strength' or 'bravery', and it is the same idea behind valiant. So valorousness means showing great courage when facing danger.