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- pronunciation:
- vael
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
showing or characterized by courage in both spirit and action; brave; heroic.
It is a story of valiant knights and noble deeds.Valiant doctors and nurses tended to their patients despite the risk of becoming ill themselves.- synonyms:
- brave, courageous, doughty, greathearted, valorous
- antonyms:
- cowardly, pusillanimous
- similar words:
- bold, chivalrous, daring, dashing, dauntless, fearless, gallant, herculean, heroic, intrepid, lionhearted, mettlesome, resolute, stalwart, stout-hearted
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| definition 2: |
determined or praiseworthy.
Although they failed, they put in a valiant effort.- synonyms:
- heroic, praiseworthy
- similar words:
- admirable, brave, determined, gallant, noble, sturdy, worthy
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| related words: |
adventurous, chivalrous, game |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a brave or heroic person.
- synonyms:
- brave
- similar words:
- gallant, hero, heroine, stalwart, warrior
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| related words: |
cavalier |
| derivation: |
valiantly (adv.) |
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