courageous
Translation
courageous, brave, valiant
Examples
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.
Grammar Patterns
a courageous ((noun)) She was a courageous woman.
it is courageous of ((sb.)) to ((to-inf)) It was courageous of her to speak out.
Similar Words
Synonyms: brave, valiant, fearless; Antonyms: cowardly, timid
Etymology
From 'courage' + '-ous', a suffix meaning 'full of'. So, 'full of courage'.
Memory Tips
If you have 'courage' (the noun), you are 'courageous' (the adjective).