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cou·ra·geous
courageous
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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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related words: |
adventurous, chivalrous, dauntless, game, hardy, herculean, strong, sturdy, tough |
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derivations: |
courageously (adv.), courageousness (n.) |
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