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valiant

/ˈvæl.jənt/
val · iant
Adverb:valiantly
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Plural:valiants
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• adjective

1

Possessing or showing courage, determination, and heroic resolve in the face of danger or difficulty.

Example

"The rescue workers made a valiant effort to reach the stranded hikers before nightfall."

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• noun

1

A brave, courageous, or heroic person (chiefly literary or archaic).

Example

"The ancient chronicles praised the deeds of the valiants who defended the mountain pass."

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• Nearby Words

valerian
valeriana
valet
valiant
valiantly
valid
validate

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed into Middle English from Old French 'vaillant' (brave, worthy), the present participle of 'valoir' (to be worth), ultimately from Latin 'valēre' (to be strong, healthy, or worthy).

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