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cou·ra·geous

courageous

 
pronunciation:
k reI js
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part of speech: adjective
definition: characterized by bravery or courage.
The experimental planes are tested by courageous pilots.It was courageous of her to face the committee with her bold request.
synonyms:
brave, doughty, gallant, lionhearted, valiant, valorous
antonyms:
cowardly, faint, pusillanimous
similar words:
audacious, bold, daring, dashing, fearless, gutsy, heroic, intrepid, mettlesome, nervy, plucky, spirited, spunky, stout, stout-hearted, undaunted
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derivations: courageously (adv.), courageousness (n.)
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