adjective

courageous

courageous, brave, valiant

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.

((courageous)) ((person/action)) describing a person or action as brave She made a courageous speech.

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

From Old French 'corageus', from 'corage' (courage), from Latin 'cor' (heart). Literally means 'full of heart'.

Think of 'courage' + '-ous' (full of). Someone who is full of courage.

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