courageous

kəˈreɪdʒəs

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Definition of courageous - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

personshowing bravery in facing danger or fear

The courageous firefighter saved the child from the fire.

brave

fearless

valiant

actionrequiring bravery to be done

It was a courageous decision to speak out against injustice.

brave

heroic

valiant

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fortune favours the courageous

exp.

good things happen to those who act bravely

Fortune favours the courageous in times of uncertainty.

courageous as Ned Kelly

adj.

extremely brave like the outlaw Ned Kelly

She was courageous as Ned Kelly during the crisis.

Origin of courageous

Latin, cor (heart) + -ageous (having qualities of)

Terms with courageous included in their meaning

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bold

adj.

courage

courageous and willing to take risks

brave

adj.

courageous

showing courage in dangerous situations

bolder

adj.

courageous

showing more courage or confidence

brave girl

courageous

girl who shows courage

bravery

courage

quality of being courageous

boldly

adv.

confidence courage

in a confident, courageous way, often without fear or hesitation

full of spirit

adj.

courageous

showing courage and determination

man enough

adj.

courageous

having the courage or strength to do something

Examples of courageous in a sentence

Her courageous decision inspired everyone around her.
The firefighter's courageous act saved lives.
Her courageous stance inspired many to join the cause.

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French:courageux, audacieux, ...
German:mutig, kühn, ...
Italian:coraggioso, ardito, ...
Spanish:valiente, intrépido, ...
Portuguese:corajoso, ...
Chinese:勇敢的, 大胆的, ...
Japanese:勇敢な, ...
Arabic:شُجَاع, جريء, ...
Hebrew:אַמִּיץ, ...
Russian:храбрый, мужественный, ...
Ukrainian:мужній, ...
Hindi:साहसी, बहादुरी भरा, ...
Bengali:সাহসী, বীরত্বপূর্ণ, ...
Catalan:valent, ...
Czech:statečný, smělý, ...
Danish:modig, dristig, ...
Dutch:moedig, ...
Greek:γενναίος, ...
Hungarian:bátor, ...
Khmer:ក្លាហាន, ...
Korean:용감한, 대담한, ...
Persian:شجاع, شجاعانه, ...
Polish:odważny, śmiały, ...
Portuguese (BR):corajoso, ...
Romanian:curajos, îndrăzneț, ...
Swedish:modig, djärv, ...
Thai:กล้าหาญ, กล้า, ...
Turkish:cesur, gözü pek, ...
Vietnamese:dũng cảm, gan góc, ...

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Definition of courageous - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

Expressions with courageous

Origin of courageous

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Terms with courageous included in their meaning

Examples of courageous in a sentence

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