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bravery

/ˈbreɪ.vər.i/
brav · er · y
Adverb:bravely
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Plural:braveries
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Adjective:brave
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• noun

1

Courageous behavior or character; the quality of facing danger, difficulty, or pain without showing fear.

Example

"The firefighters received a special commendation for their extraordinary bravery during the rescue operation."

2

Showy dress, finery, or splendid appearance (now archaic or literary).

Example

"The courtiers paraded through the palace gardens in all their silken bravery."

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• Rhymes for bravery

• Nearby Words

bravehearted
bravely
braveness
bravery
bravo
brawl
brawler

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-16th century from Middle French braverie or Italian braveria, from bravo ('bold, gallant, untamed'). In early modern English, it also commonly denoted ostentatious finery or splendor before narrowing primarily to the quality of courage.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bravery. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bravery
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