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- [brey-vuh-ree, breyv-ree]
- /ˈbreɪ və ri, ˈbreɪv ri/
- /ˈbreɪ.vər.i/
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- [brey-vuh-ree, breyv-ree]
- /ˈbreɪ və ri, ˈbreɪv ri/
Definitions of bravery word
- uncountable noun bravery Bravery is brave behaviour or the quality of being brave. 3
- noun bravery the quality of being brave; courage; valor 3
- noun bravery fine appearance, show, or dress; showiness 3
- noun plural bravery brave spirit or conduct; courage; valor. 1
- noun plural bravery showiness; splendor; magnificence. 1
- noun bravery courage 1
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Origin of bravery
First appearance:
before 1540 One of the 30% oldest English words
1540-50; probably < Italian braveria, equivalent to brav(are) to brave + -eria -ery
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Parts of speech for Bravery
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bravery popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bravery
noun bravery
- fearlessness — without fear; bold or brave; intrepid.
- spunk — pluck; spirit; mettle.
- grit — abrasive particles or granules, as of sand or other small, coarse impurities found in the air, food, water, etc.
- daring — People who are daring are willing to do or say things which are new or which might shock or anger other people.
- mettle — courage and fortitude: a man of mettle.
Antonyms for bravery
noun bravery
- cowardice — Cowardice is cowardly behaviour.
- weakness — the state or quality of being weak; lack of strength, firmness, vigor, or the like; feebleness.
- fear — a river in SE North Carolina. 202 miles (325 km) long.
- meekness — humbly patient or docile, as under provocation from others.
- diffidence — the quality or state of being diffident.
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