Meaning of the word bravery

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.John Evelyn

Synonyms

Example Sentences



He received a medal for bravery.



children in their Sunday bravery

Recent Examples on the Web

There were periods of white-knuckle pack racing, three-wide passes and jaw-dropping bravery as drivers were unafraid of Texas’ high speeds.


Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2023





Their bravery often goes unnoticed and unappreciated.


WSJ, 31 Mar. 2023





The officers who bravely ran toward the gunfire to stop the shooter were acknowledged and recognized for their bravery during the vigil.


Janet Shamlian, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2023





The White House said President Joe Biden spoke separately Tuesday with Drake, Engelbert and Callazo to thank them for their bravery and quick response.


Jonathan Mattise, Travis Loller And Holly Meyer, Anchorage Daily News, 29 Mar. 2023





The White House said President Joe Biden spoke Tuesday with Drake, Engelbert and Callazo to thank them for their bravery.


Jonathan Mattise, ajc, 29 Mar. 2023





Foxx thanked the community, including witnesses in the attack, for their bravery in helping authorities find the suspect.


Rosemary Sobol, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2023





Vice President Kamala Harris attended Nichols’ funeral last week in Memphis and commended the couple for their bravery, strength, courage and grace in the face of their grief.


Los Angeles Times, 7 Feb. 2023





The city of Alhambra praised the bravery of those at the ballroom who disarmed the gunman and prevented further carnage.


Cady Stanton, USA TODAY, 23 Jan. 2023



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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

Time Traveler

The first known use of bravery was
in 1548

Dictionary Entries Near bravery

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bravery
ˈbreɪvərɪ сущ.
1) бесстрашие, отвага, смелость, храбрость to demonstrate, display, exhibit, show;
inspire bravery ≈ проявлять мужество, проявлять отвагу Syn : courage, valor, valour
2) нарядная одежда
3) показное великолепие
храбрость, смелость, мужество (книжное) великолепие, показная роскошь
bravery великолепие, нарядность;
показная роскошь ~ храбрость, мужество

Большой англо-русский и русско-английский словарь.
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  • Bravery — Brav er*y, n. [Cf. F. braverie.] 1. The quality of being brave; fearless; intrepidity. [1913 Webster] Remember, sir, my liege, . . . The natural bravery of your isle. Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. The act of braving; defiance; bravado. [Obs.] [1913… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • bravery — bravery, bravado, bravura Bravery is a general word for ‘being brave’ or ‘brave action’ (as a virtue), whereas bravado means ‘ostentatious courage or boldness’, often concealing fear or reluctance: • It was a gesture of bravado rather than a… …   Modern English usage

  • bravery — index spirit, tolerance Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …   Law dictionary

  • bravery — (n.) 1540s, daring, defiance, boasting, from Fr. braverie, from braver to brave (see BRAVE (Cf. brave)) or else from cognate It. braveria, from bravare. No Man is an Atheist, however he pretend it and serve the Company with his Braveries. [Donne …   Etymology dictionary

  • bravery — [n] boldness courage, daring, dauntlessness, fearlessness, fortitude, gallantry, grit, guts, hardiness, heroism, indomitability, intrepidity, mettle, pluck, pluckiness, spirit, spunk, valor; concepts 411,633 Ant. cowardice, diffidence, humility,… …   New thesaurus

  • bravery — [brāv′ər ē] n. [Fr braverie, gallantry, splendor < BRAVE] 1. the quality of being brave; courage; valor 2. fine appearance, show, or dress; showiness …   English World dictionary

  • Bravery — The Bravery Gründung 2003 Genre Indie Rock Website http://www.thebravery.com/ Aktuelle Besetzung Gesang, Gitarre Sam Endicott Gitarre Mich …   Deutsch Wikipedia

  • bravery — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ exceptional, extraordinary, great, outstanding VERB + BRAVERY ▪ demonstrate, display, show ▪ …   Collocations dictionary

  • Bravery — This unusual name which would seem to be wholly British is in fact in origin Spanish Portuguese! It derives from the late Medieval period when Portugal became Britains oldest ally, the literal meaning being one who is fierce clearly a descriptive …   Surnames reference

  • bravery — n. to demonstrate, display, exhibit, show; inspire bravery * * * [ breɪv(ə)rɪ] display exhibit inspire bravery show to demonstrate …   Combinatory dictionary

  • bravery — brav|er|y [ breıvəri ] noun uncount brave behavior: COURAGE: an award for bravery bravery in the face of danger …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

храбрость, мужество

существительное

- храбрость, смелость, мужество
- книжн. великолепие, показная роскошь

Мои примеры

Словосочетания

to demonstrate / display / exhibit / show bravery — проявлять мужество, проявлять отвагу  
to receive / get a citation (for bravery) — быть отмеченным в приказе (за храбрость)  
to be decorated for bravery in battle — получить награду за проявленную в бою храбрость  
act of bravery — подвиг  
to earn a medal for bravery — заслужить медаль за храбрость  
renowned for one’s bravery — знаменитый своей храбростью  
be elevated in rank for bravery — быть повышенным в звании за отвагу  
earn a medal for bravery — быть награждённым медалью за храбрость  
exhibit bravery — проявить мужество  
reward for bravery — наградить за храбрость  

Примеры с переводом

After his death, the soldier was cited for bravery.

Посмертно солдат был отмечен за храбрость.

The girl should be commended for her bravery in saving the drowning child.

Девочку надо похвалить за храбрость, она спасла тонущего ребёнка.

The president saluted her bravery.

Президент приветствовал её мужество.

She managed to maintain a facade of bravery.

Ей удалось сохранить видимость мужества.

There’s a fine line between bravery and recklessness.

Между смелостью и безрассудством есть /проходит/ тонкая грань.

Fearless hunters confront wild animals with bravery.

Бесстрашные охотники смело идут на диких зверей.

The bravery of past warriors was celebrated in song.

Храбрость воинов прошлого была воспета в песнях.

His bravery had redeemed much of his earlier ill-fame.

За его храбрость ему простили его прежнюю дурную славу.

For their exceptional bravery the firefighters received accolades from both local and national officials.

За свою исключительную храбрость, пожарные получили похвалу как от местных, так и от высших государственных чиновников.

Примеры, ожидающие перевода

He received a medal for bravery.

…children in their Sunday bravery…

The two boys were awarded medals for their bravery.

Для того чтобы добавить вариант перевода, кликните по иконке , напротив примера.

Other forms: braveries

Bravery is the admirable quality of being able to confront frightening things. It takes bravery for a knight to battle a dragon, but it also takes bravery for a shy child to walk into a new classroom.

You can also call bravery courage or valor. Firefighters are often acknowledged for their bravery, but everyday people also act with bravery if they confront their fears. Even though you’re scared when you jump out of the plane with your skydiving instructor, the fact that you’re doing it at all takes real bravery. It also takes bravery to pet a friend’s German shepherd, especially if you are afraid of dogs. The earliest meaning of bravery was closer to bravado: «daring, defiance, and boasting.»

Definitions of bravery

  1. noun

    a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

    synonyms:

    braveness, courage, courageousness

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    Antonyms:

    cowardice, cowardliness

    the trait of lacking courage

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    heart, mettle, nerve, spunk

    the courage to carry on

    gallantry, heroism, valiance, valiancy, valor, valorousness, valour

    the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

    dauntlessness, intrepidity

    resolute courageousness

    Dutch courage

    courage resulting from intoxication

    stoutheartedness

    the trait of having a courageous spirit

    fearlessness

    the trait of feeling no fear

    fortitude

    strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage

    coolness, nervelessness

    fearless self-possession in the face of danger

    boldness, daring, hardihood, hardiness

    the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger

    gutsiness, pluck, pluckiness

    the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury

    backbone, grit, gumption, guts, moxie, sand

    fortitude and determination

    resilience

    the ability to recover readily from adversity or change

    type of:

    spirit

    a fundamental emotional and activating principle determining one’s character

  2. synonyms:

    fearlessness

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    Antonyms:

    fear, fearfulness, fright

    an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

    types:

    security

    freedom from anxiety or fear

    confidence

    a feeling of trust (in someone or something)

    type of:

    feeling

    the experiencing of affective and emotional states

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Courage is the choice and willingness to confront agony, pain, danger, uncertainty, or intimidation. Valour is courage or bravery, especially in battle.

What is the true meaning of bravery?

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.

How do you explain bravery?

Bravery is the admirable quality of being able to confront frightening things. It takes bravery for a knight to battle a dragon, but it also takes bravery for a shy child to walk into a new classroom. You can also call bravery courage or valor.

What is an example of bravery?

The quality of being brave; courage; valor. … The definition of bravery means courage. When you run into a burning building to save a friend, this is an example of bravery.

What it means to be brave?

1 : having or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : having or showing courage a brave soldier a brave smile.

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What are the qualities of a brave person?

Compassion, determination, confidence and even fear are common characteristics of bravery.

What is a brave person like?

brave Add to list Share. Courageous, dauntless, perhaps a little bit daring, a person who is brave faces dangerous or difficult situations with courage. The adjective brave can be used to describe anyone or anything that displays courage, such as a brave firefighter, a brave guide dog, or even brave holiday shoppers.

Why is bravery important in life?

Bravery is important in life because, we need bravery to face our fears and overcome obstacles our life. Facing fears in life can help you succeed in life. For example, you could be able to speak in front of a big crowd and with first place.

What’s the difference between bravery and courage?

See, bravery is more like a trait or an instinct. A brave person is a person who sees a dangerous situation and immediately reacts bravely without thinking. Courage, on the other hand, is seeing a situation or a dangerous or scary experience and acting, even though you’re scared.

How do you use bravery?

Bravery sentence example

  1. He displayed great bravery in the defence of Mainz. …
  2. He fought on the side of the Trojans, and after greatly distinguishing himself by his bravery , was slain by Patroclus. …
  3. He himself, fighting with the utmost bravery , rushed into the ranks of the enemy and met his death.

How do you show bravery?

15 Everyday Acts of Courage

  1. Saying sorry. It takes courage to admit when you are wrong. …
  2. Be yourself and own it. Don’t imitate anyone. …
  3. Take responsibility and accountability. …
  4. Keep your commitments and make goals. …
  5. Have a voice and say no. …
  6. Let go and forgive. …
  7. Grow and learn. …
  8. Listen and be present.

Is bravery an emotion?

Being brave means your emotions don’t fluctuate when presented with a danger. … Courage therefore is more of an emotional thing, and confidence is more of an intellectual thing. Confidence is more related to thought and bravery is more related to feeling.

How do you describe someone who is brave?

17 more terms for bravery

Defiant (adj) is having courage to resist or challenge something you think is wrong. Gallant (adj): Much like valiant, has a medieval connotation (a gallant knight). … Having Spirit (adj) is similar to having heart. You can also say someone is strong-spirited or has an indomitable spirit.

What is bravery in your opinion?

Bravery is saying what you believe in. … Bravery is saying no when you know you need to. It’s saying no to the wrong things so that you can say yes to the right things. Bravery is having the courage to quit when you know you’re on the wrong track, even if hundreds of thousands of people are headed in one direction.

Do you need courage to be brave?

It is only necessary to have courage, for strength without self-confidence is useless. With enough courage, you can do without a reputation. … Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened.

How can I be more confident and brave?

10 Ways to Live a More Courageous Life

  1. Embrace vulnerability. People who live fear-based lives often have little or no confidence in themselves. …
  2. Admit you have fears. …
  3. Face your fears. …
  4. Think positively. …
  5. Reduce your stress. …
  6. Demonstrate courage. …
  7. Cope with risk and uncertainty. …
  8. Continue to learn.

Which is better strength or courage?

Courage is standing by your morals no matter what. Strength is the power behind courage. Strength is what will give you the courage. Strength is continuing to stay motivated on the path you’ve chosen despite facing trials.

What are the advantages of being brave?

Benefits of Courage

  • Being courageous in the midst of fear can build your self-confidence.
  • Embracing courage allows you to see the world from a different perspective.
  • Making courage a part of your life equips you with the ability to empower others to do the same.

How does being brave help you?

According to Biswas-Diener, courage “allows you to pursue the life you want, to overcome obstacles that hold you back from living a full life, and to put your core values into action, and it also helps and elevates others along the way.” It also helps you have better relationships and do better at work, he says.

What is courage in your own words?

: mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty.

What is a brave woman called?

A woman admired for her courage or noble qualities. heroine. hero. superwoman.

What makes a woman brave?

A brave woman takes strength and softness, comfort and challenge in stride, balancing out her life, her activities, her dreams, and her passions. She’s smart, stable, and supported, and she knows when a dream is worth pursuing and when it’s best to move on to the next plan.

What are your 3 best qualities?

You can consider highlighting these skills in your resume and interviews:

  • Communication skills.
  • Honesty.
  • Loyalty.
  • Dependability.
  • Teamwork.
  • Flexibility.
  • Self-reliance.
  • Eagerness to learn.

What are the qualities of a fearless person?

When I think of the most fearless marketers I’ve known, they all share these seven characteristics:

  1. Courage. Courage is when we feel our fear but we act anyway. …
  2. Risk-taker. …
  3. Accountable. …
  4. Curious. …
  5. Nonjudgment. …
  6. Resilience. …
  7. Coachable.

What are good words for brave?

Synonyms & Antonyms of brave

  • bold,
  • courageous,
  • dauntless,
  • doughty,
  • fearless,
  • gallant,
  • greathearted,
  • gutsy,

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