adjective

courageous

courageous, brave, valiant

She was a courageous woman who fought for her rights.

She was a courageous woman who fought for her rights.

It was a courageous decision to quit his job.

It was a courageous decision to quit his job.

a courageous ((noun)) She was a courageous woman.

it is courageous of ((sb.)) to ((to-inf)) It was courageous of her to speak out.

Synonyms: brave, valiant, fearless; Antonyms: cowardly, timid

From 'courage' + '-ous', a suffix meaning 'full of'. So, 'full of courage'.

If you have 'courage' (the noun), you are 'courageous' (the adjective).

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