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valorousshowing great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: showing great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvæl.ər.əs/

Korean meaning: 용감한, 용맹한

Korean pronunciation: 밸-러-러스 (강세: 밸)

Example Sentences

  • The valorous firefighter ran into the burning building to save the cat... and came out with three cats and a confused parrot.
  • His valorous actions during the war earned him the highest military honor.
  • She made a valorous attempt to eat the entire pizza, but surrendered after slice number eight.

valorous

ADJECTIVE

//ˈvæl.ər.əs//

showing great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle

valorous concept
💡 Concept

Knight bravely charging into battle

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valorous rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Not glamorous but valorous, winning hearts amorous.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈvæl.ər.əs/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈvæl.ər.əs/

🌳Etymology

Rootvalor
Suffix--ous

Origin

From Middle English and Old French 'valorous,' derived from Latin 'valor' meaning strength, worth, or courage. The suffix '-ous' means 'full of' or 'characterized by.'

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🎵Rhyme

glamorousamorous
glamorous
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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The valorous firefighter ran into the burning building to save the cat... and came out with three cats and a confused parrot.

His valorous actions during the war earned him the highest military honor.

😄 Fun example

She made a valorous attempt to eat the entire pizza, but surrendered after slice number eight.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

bravecourageousheroicgallantintrepid

Antonyms

cowardlytimidfearful

Related

valorbraveryheroismgallantry