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bravery
noun brav·ery \ˈbrāv-rē, ˈbrā-və-\
: the quality that allows someone to do things that are dangerous or frightening : the quality or state of being brave
plural brav·er·ies
Full Definition of BRAVERY
2
a : fine clothes b : showy display
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First Known Use of BRAVERY
1548
Related to BRAVERY
- Synonyms
- array, best, finery, caparison, feather, frippery, full dress, gaiety (also gayety), glad rags, regalia
- Antonyms
- cowardice, cowardliness, cravenness, dastardliness, poltroonery, spinelessness
BRAVERY Defined for Kids
bravery
noun brav·ery \ˈbrā-və-rē, ˈbrāv-rē\
Definition of BRAVERY for Kids
: courage
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