brav·ery

brav·ery
/ˈbreıvəri/ noun [noncount]
: the quality that allows someone to do things that are dangerous or frightening : the quality or state of being brave : ↑courage

He received a medal for bravery.

She showed great bravery.

an act of bravery [=a brave act]


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  • brav — brav·ery; brav·ing·ly; …   English syllables

  • bravery — brav·ery …   English syllables

  • bravery — /bray veuh ree, brayv ree/, n., pl. braveries. 1. brave spirit or conduct; courage; valor. 2. showiness; splendor; magnificence. [1540 50; prob. < It braveria, equiv. to brav(are) to brave + eria ERY] Syn. 1. intrepidity, fearlessness, boldness,… …   Universalium

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