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

The IWA says their choice of the colour pink symbolises bravery.

From BBC

For now, it’s the courts and ethical, mid-level commanders like Sherman, whose common-sense bravery and decency kept the military out of MacArthur Park.

From Los Angeles Times

Det Ch Insp Lee Wilson said Mr Scott was a "man of huge integrity and bravery who did the right thing and who sadly paid the ultimate price by doing so".

From BBC

She added: "Xu is a serious danger to women, and without the bravery of victims who came forward, his offending may well have continued undetected."

From BBC

Judge Cooper said PC Foster and two other officers should be commended for bravery.

From BBC

Related Words

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