noun
bravery
BRAY-vuh-ree
noun
1
The quality of facing danger, pain, or difficulty without giving in to fear.
"He was awarded a medal for bravery during the rescue."
"It took real bravery to admit she was wrong."
How to Use Bravery
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCourage — the quality of being brave.
Common pairings
act of bravery
medal for bravery
show bravery
Word Forms
braveries plural
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Etymology
From French braverie, from braver ("to brave"), related to brave.