courageous
Translation
courageous, brave, valiant
Examples
She was a courageous woman.
She was a courageous woman.
It was a courageous decision to quit his job.
It was a courageous decision to quit his job.
Grammar Patterns
((courageous)) ((person/action)) describing a person or action as brave She made a courageous speech.
Similar Words
Synonyms: brave, valiant, fearless; Antonyms: cowardly, timid
Etymology
From Old French 'corageus', from 'corage' (courage), from Latin 'cor' (heart). Literally means 'full of heart'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'courage' + '-ous' (full of). Someone who is full of courage.