bravery

[brey-vuh-ree, breyv-ree]

noun

plural

braveries 

1. brave spirit or conduct; courage; valor.

   Synonyms: spunk, mettle, nerve, audacity, spirit, pluck, heroism, prowess, daring, boldness, fearlessness, intrepidity
   Antonyms: cowardice

2. showiness; splendor; magnificence.

Other Word Forms

• overbravery noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of bravery¹

First recorded in 1540–50; probably from Italian braveria; equivalent to brave + -ery

Synonym Study

See courage.

Example Sentences

An aspiring journalist, Jennifer is an empathetic witness not only to Miriam’s struggles but to the hardships and bravery of all the women in the shop.

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The George Medal is Britain's second-highest civilian bravery award after the George Cross, and is given for "conspicuous gallantry not in the presence of the enemy".

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Winning them over with humor helped him with “honing my bravery on stage.”

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Thanks to his bravery, and that of his fellow soldiers, the Germans were held up just long enough for Indian and British reinforcements to arrive.

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They confuse cruelty with bravery and kindness with weakness while scraping and bowing before their dark lord Donny.

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Related Words

• courage 
• daring 
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• fortitude 
• gallantry 
• grit 
• heroism 
• mettle 
• spirit 
• spunk 
• valor