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COURAGEOUS
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
Example:
set a courageous example by leading them safely into and out of enemy-held territory
Synonyms:
brave; courageous
Classified under:
Similar:
desperate; heroic (showing extreme courage; especially of actions courageously undertaken in desperation as a last resort)
gallant (unflinching in battle or action)
game; gamey; gamy; gritty; mettlesome; spirited; spunky (willing to face danger)
lionhearted (extraordinarily courageous)
stalwart; stouthearted (used especially of persons)
undaunted (resolutely courageous)
valiant; valorous (having or showing valor)
Also:
adventuresome; adventurous (willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises)
fearless; unafraid (oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them)
bold (fearless and daring)
resolute (firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination)
Attribute:
braveness; bravery; courage; courageousness (a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear)
Derivation:
courage; courageousness (a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear)
