bravery (**브레**이버리) — courageous behavior or character; the quality of being brave
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: courageous behavior or character; the quality of being brave
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbreɪvəri/
Korean meaning: 용기 있는 행동이나 성격; 용감한 자질
Korean pronunciation: **브레**이버리
Example Sentences
- His bravery was so legendary that mosquitoes would apologize before biting him.
- The firefighter was awarded a medal for her bravery during the rescue mission.
- It takes real bravery to admit you don't know how to use chopsticks at a Korean restaurant.
bravery
NOUN//ˈbreɪvəri//
courageous behavior or character; the quality of being brave
The firefighter showed great bravery while rescuing people from danger.
Her bravery helped the team stay calm during the crisis. (BRAVE + ACTION = BRAVERY)
Bravery broke the chains of fear and led people toward victory.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From 16th century French 'braverie', related to Italian 'braveria'. The word combines 'brave' (courageous) with the noun-forming suffix '-ery' to describe the state or quality of being brave.
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📝Examples
“His bravery was so legendary that mosquitoes would apologize before biting him.”
“The firefighter was awarded a medal for her bravery during the rescue mission.”
“It takes real bravery to admit you don't know how to use chopsticks at a Korean restaurant.”
“The soldiers' bravery in defending their homeland inspired the entire nation.”
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