VALOROUS

valiant, valorous

(adjective) having or showing valor; “a valiant attempt to prevent the hijack”; “a valiant soldier”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

valorous (comparative more valorous, superlative most valorous)

Having or displaying valour.

Synonyms

• valiant

Source: Wiktionary


Val"or*ous, a. Etym: [Cf. F. valeureux, LL. valorosus.]

Definition: Possessing or exhibiting valor; brave; courageous; valiant; intrepid.

– Val"or*ous*ly, adv.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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