courageous
[ kuh-rey-juhs ]
/ kəˈreɪ dʒəs /
adjective
possessing or characterized by courage; brave: a courageous speech against the dictator.
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Adela was too much shocked to note the courageousness of the reply.
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British Dictionary definitions for courageous
courageous
/ (kəˈreɪdʒəs) /
adjective
possessing or expressing courage
Derived forms of courageous
courageously, adverbcourageousness, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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