bravery
noun
brav·ery ˈbrāv-rē 
ˈbrā-və-
plural braveries
1
: the quality or state of having or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : the quality or state of being brave : courage
showing bravery under fire
2
a
: fine clothes
wearing their Sunday bravery
b
: showy display
… the streets strewed with flowers and full of pageantry, banners, and bravery.
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Synonyms
- array
- best
- caparison
- feather
- finery
- frippery
- full dress
- gaiety
- gayety
- glad rags
- regalia
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Example Sentences
He received a medal for bravery. children in their Sunday bravery
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Thom Duffy, Billboard, 27 July 2022 The young activist’s feelings about the past and the bravery of Lam and his comrades advances the film’s thesis of what Hong Kong means to its citizens. Richard Kuipers, Variety, 27 July 2022 Shared my story in KEEP SWEET: PRAY AND OBEY, a new Netflix documentary series that gives an in-depth look into our experience in the FLDS, the bravery of our community members who have escaped and spoken out to help others. Andy Meek, BGR, 9 June 2022 The advocacy group Global Athlete released a statement saying Spadafora should be applauded for the bravery to come forward and tell her story. Eddie Pells, ajc, 26 May 2022 But despite the bravery of the Ukrainian forces and the righteousness of their cause, the odds remain small that the most devastating European war in more than three-quarters of a century will end in such glorious and unequivocal fashion. Walter Shapiro, The New Republic, 22 Apr. 2022 Congratulations on having the bravery to make changes that will lead to a more fulfilling life! Nicole Serena Silver, Forbes, 14 Apr. 2022 Teachers, farmers, laborers, university students, and even retirees have voiced their grievances, some displaying the bravery to face down, and occasionally force the retreat of, the regime’s security services. Reuel Marc Gerecht, National Review, 31 Mar. 2022 The bravery of Ukrainians, so far, has prevented the worst-case scenario. Robin Wright, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
borrowed from Middle French braverie "bravado, challenge, audacity," from braver "to challenge, flout, brave entry 2" + -erie -ery
First Known Use
1548, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Kids Definition
bravery
noun
brav·ery ˈbrā-və-rē
ˈbrāv-rē
: courage
bravery
noun
1
as in best
dressy clothing children in their Sunday bravery Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- best
- finery
- attire
- costume
- gayety
- gaiety
- full dress
- regalia
- best bib and tucker
- glad rags
- frippery
- apparel
- feather
- caparison
- wear
- array
- rags
- rigging
- toggery
- raiment
- vestiary
- vesture
- habiliment(s)
- threads
- duds
- rig
- togs
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- disarray
- tatters
- dishabille
2
as in courage
strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger it took great bravery to rescue the baby trapped in the burning building Synonyms & Similar Words
- courage
- heroism
- gallantry
- courageousness
- prowess
- valor
- fearlessness
- daring
- nerve
- intrepidity
- hardihood
- intrepidness
- virtue
- dauntlessness
- gutsiness
- stoutness
- daringness
- fortitude
- guts
- moxie
- heart
- perseverance
- pecker
- tenacity
- gumption
- grit
- stamina
- determination
- endurance
- mettle
- greatheartedness
- spunk
- bottle
- intestinal fortitude
- boldness
- doughtiness
- pluckiness
- temper
- backbone
- audacity
- pluck
- resolution
- fiber
- temerity
- brazenness
- effrontery
- gall
- stomach
- cojones
- cheek
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- cowardice
- cowardliness
- timidity
- spinelessness
- fearfulness
- faintheartedness
- softness
- weakness
- timorousness
- feebleness
- cold feet
- cravenness
- dastardliness
- impotence
- hesitation
- poltroonery
- indecision
- ineffectualness
- irresolution
- indecisiveness
- mousiness
- dript
- drisheen
- drisk
- drite
- drivabilities
- drivability
- drivable
- drivage
- drive
- drive (away or off)
- drive (into)
- drive (someone) mad
- drive (someone) to an early grave
- drive (someone) up a/the wall
- drive a hard bargain
- drive a wedge between
- drive at
- drive away
- drive away or off
- drive into
- drive mad
- drive nozzle
- drive off
- drive one batty
- drive one's point home