bravery

noun
UK: /ˈbreɪvəri/
US: /ˈbreɪvəri/

  1. The quality of being brave; courageous behavior or character.

    1. Her bravery helped her face her fears. [ ] [ ]
    2. The soldier's bravery during the battle earned him a medal for valor. [ ] [ ]

  2. Instances or acts demonstrating courage.

    1. The firefighters showed great bravery saving lives. [ ] [ ]
    2. Acts of bravery like his inspire others to be bold and stand up for justice. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

fortitude valor courage gallantry heroism
bravery adjective

  1. Expressing or displaying bravery, often in the face of adversity or fear.

    1. She took a bravery pill before her speech. [ ] [ ]
    2. The bravery award recognized individuals who had shown extraordinary courage. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bravery" in English means: The quality of being brave; courageous behavior or character., Instances or acts demonstrating courage..

The phonetic transcription of "bravery" is /ˈbreɪvəri/ in British English and /ˈbreɪvəri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bravery": fortitude, valor, courage, gallantry, heroism.

Example usage of "bravery": "Her bravery helped her face her fears.". More examples on the page.