adjective / verb / noun
brave
BRAYV/breɪv/
Showing courage in the face of danger.
The brave firefighter advances toward the smoke to help the frightened resident.
Etymology
Italian bravo originally meant “wild, savage” before expressing bravery and boldness. The shift connects fierce behavior with admired courage, though the word’s deeper origin is uncertain.
In context
That was so brave of the poutpout fish to face the bully bully shark. I mean, he's a shark, right? So, I think it's so important that he was brave enough with his friends to stand up
More examples
- She braved the icy wind to reach the shelter.
- He was braver than he believed.
- The old poem honors the brave who defended the town.
Forms
brave · braves · braved · braving · braver · bravest
bravery noun — Courage in facing danger or difficulty.
Similar words
- courageous
- The direct synonym for facing fear or danger.
- bold
- Emphasizes willingness to take risks or act confidently.