brave

/breɪv/

Definitions

1. adjective

showing courage or strength in the face of pain, danger, or fear; having or showing a willingness to face danger or difficulty

“The firefighter was brave in rescuing the people from the burning building.”

2. noun

a feeling of courage or strength

“She felt a surge of brave and stood up to her bully.”

3. verb

to show courage or strength

“He bravely fought for his country in the war.”

4. adverb

in a brave way

“He bravely faced the challenges of his life.”

Synonyms

  • courageous
  • daring
  • fearless
  • valiant

Antonyms

  • cowardly
  • fearful
  • meek
  • timid