bravery
AmericanRelated Words
See courage.
Other Word Forms
- overbravery noun
Etymology
Origin of bravery
First recorded in 1540–50; probably from Italian braveria; equivalent to brave + -ery
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Example Sentences
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Hertfordshire Police praised the victims for their bravery and urged any more to come forward.
From BBC
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.
From Los Angeles Times
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.
However, and no shade to those ladies, Naru’s triumph is hers alone, earned by employing ingenuity and bravery that isn’t explained by any mystical boon or prophecy.
From Salon
Drake Maye's MVP claims won't go away, and he certainly deserves point for bravery after taking some savage hits in Tampa Bay but hanging in there to steer his side to victory.
From BBC
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