courageous — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

courageous (kəˈreɪdʒəs)

adjective  ·  Intermediate  ·  Adjectives

🔊 kəˈreɪdʒəs

Meaning

Meaning: showing courage

Brave and willing to face danger or difficulty.

Examples

🗣 It was courageous of her to speak the truth.

Etymology

From Old French ‘corageus’, from ‘corage’ meaning ‘heart, spirit’.

How & Where It’s Used

Describes acting bravely despite fear or risk.

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Tags: character, virtue

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