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

Hertfordshire Police praised the victims for their bravery and urged any more to come forward.

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“Your bravery reminds me of some of the greatest Queen Mothers, Kwame. It makes me think of your mother, when she was younger.”

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So, no matter how we are treated in the world, know that our forebearers are people of tremendous bravery and courage.”

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The static shots have genuine impact, like a motionless image of Glinda and Elphaba singing on opposite sides of a wall, each letting their bravery drop when they think they can’t be seen.

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If “Phase Two” of his plan isn’t working, he’ll need the bravery to call it quits—as the “peace processors” of old never could.

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Related Words

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