valiant
Translation
valiant, brave, courageous
Examples
The valiant soldier saved his comrades.
The valiant soldier saved his comrades.
She made a valiant effort to finish the race.
She made a valiant effort to finish the race.
Grammar Patterns
((valiant + noun)) possessing or showing courage or determination The valiant soldier saved his comrades.
((a valiant effort/attempt)) a determined effort, especially when success is unlikely She made a valiant effort to finish the race.
Similar Words
Synonyms: brave, courageous, heroic, gallant; Antonyms: cowardly, timid
Etymology
From Latin 'valere' meaning 'to be strong, be of worth'.
Memory Tips
Sounds like 'valor'. A person with valor is valiant.