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Definition of valor

valor

/ˈvæl.ɚ/
(UK: valour)
val · or
Adverb:valorously
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Adjective:valorous
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valor Lexical Profile

valor Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

American Great courage and personal bravery in the face of danger or adversity.

Example

"The rescue workers received a prestigious commendation for their exceptional valor during the wildfire."

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• Rhymes for valor

• Nearby Words

vallisneria
vallota
valmiera
valor
valorous
valorously
valparaiso

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French 'valour', from Late Latin 'valor' (meaning worth or value), derived from the Latin verb 'valere' (meaning to be strong or of value).

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