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noun

bravery

BRAY-vuh-ree/ˈbreɪvəri/

Courage in facing danger or difficulty.

The rescuer shows bravery by entering the floodwater despite visible fear.

A visibly frightened but determined rescuer, secured to a shore anchor, wades into fast floodwater and reaches for a woman clinging to a tree.
Etymology
braveryFrenchbravery

French braverie is one possible source, alongside Italian braveria. Early English uses included daring, defiance, and boasting; the favorable sense came to emphasize courage rather than swagger.

In context

TED1:23
shown an exemplary bravery in confronting the brutal dictatorship of Gaddafi.
Zahra' Langhi: Why Libya's revolution didn't work -- and what might

More examples

  • Her bravery encouraged the others.
  • It took bravery to admit the serious mistake.
  • The medal recognized unusual bravery.

Forms

bravery

brave adjective — Willing to face danger or difficulty.

Similar words

courage
Courage includes the inner quality as well as its display.
valor
Valor often suggests heroism in danger or battle.