heroism, gallantry, valor, valour, valorousness, valiance, valiancy
(noun) the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle); “he showed great heroism in battle”; “he received a medal for valor”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
valor (usually uncountable, plural valors) (American spelling)
Value; worth.
Strength of mind in regard to danger; that quality which enables a person to encounter danger with firmness
Synonyms: bravery, courage, prowess, intrepidity
• orval, roval, volar
Source: Wiktionary
Val"or, n. Etym: [OE. valour, OF. valor, valur, valour, F. valeur, LL. valor, fr. L. valere to be strong, or worth. See Valiant.] [Written also valour.]
1. Value; worth. [Obs.] "The valor of a penny." Sir T. More.
2. Strength of mind in regard to danger; that quality which enables a man to encounter danger with firmness; personal bravery; courage; prowess; intrepidity. For contemplation he and valor formed. Milton. When valor preys on reason, It eats the sword it fights with. Shak. Fear to do base, unworthy things is valor. B. Jonson.
3. A brave man; a man of valor. [R.] Ld. Lytton.
Syn.
– Courage; heroism; bravery; gallantry; boldness; fearlessness. See Courage, and Heroism.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
29 June 2025
(adjective) deserving of the highest esteem or admiration; “an estimable young professor”; “trains ran with admirable precision”; “his taste was impeccable, his health admirable”
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