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Meaning of valorous
having or showing great courage and bravery
Etymology of valorous
The word "valorous" comes from the Old French word "valorous", which is derived from the Latin word "valor", meaning "worth, value, courage, or bravery"
The Latin word "valor" is also related to the Latin word "valere", which means "to be strong" or "to be worthy"
The word "valorous" has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe people or actions that show great courage and bravery
Synonyms
brave
courageous
heroic
gallant
chivalrous
fearless
daring
dauntless
intrepid
bold
audacious
valiant
stalwart
unflinching
undaunted
unshrinking
lionhearted
dashing
adventurous
venturesome
confident
swashbuckling
spirited
plucky
mettlesome
redoubtable
formidable
impressive
magnificent
grand
noble
sublime
superior
exceptional
outstanding
remarkable
notable
legendary
mythic
fabled
illustrious
renowned
celebrated
esteemed
respected
admired
venerated
honored
glorified
exalted
elevated
lofty
proud
majestic
awe-inspiring
Definitions
- Showing courage or bravery, especially in a daring or noble way
- * Having or showing great courage and bravery, especially in battle or in the face of danger
Usage Examples
- The valorous knight charged into battle, his sword held high
- * The firefighters showed valorous behavior as they rushed into the burning building to rescue those trapped inside
- * The general was known for his valorous leadership during the war, inspiring his troops to fight bravely
Antonyms
cowardly
craven
fearful
timid
timorous
faint-hearted
spineless
weak
feeble
frail
inadequate
ineffective
inept
incompetent
incapable
powerless
helpless
hopeless
despairing
despondent
depressed
dejected
disheartened
disillusioned
dispirited
gutless
chicken
yellow
recreant
pusillanimous
base
ignoble
shameful
dishonorable
degraded
debased
vile
contemptible
despicable