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adjective
val·​or·​ous | \ ˈva-lə-rəs How to pronounce valorous (audio) \

Definition of valorous

: valiant
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valorously adverb

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If you are boldly seeking synonyms for "valorous," consider "courageous," "intrepid," "dauntless," "bold," or just plain "brave" - all of which mean "having or showing no fear when faced with danger or difficulty." "Brave" is the most straightforward of these, implying lack of fear in alarming or difficult circumstances. "Courageous" carries a sense of stout-hearted resolution in the face of danger, while "intrepid" suggests downright daring in confronting peril. "Dauntless" suggests determination and resolution despite danger. "Bold" typically indicates a forward or defiant tendency to thrust oneself into dangerous situations. "Valorous," which comes from Middle English valour, meaning "worth, worthiness, or bravery," suggests illustrious bravery and sometimes has an archaic or romantic ring.

Examples of valorous in a Sentence

valorous deeds that will be long remembered

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 The cult of the Lost Cause embraced an apocryphal history suffused with nostalgia for a world of valorous Confederates, kindly masters, and contented slaves. — Drew Gilpin Faust, The Atlantic, "Race, History, and Memories of a Virginia Girlhood," 18 July 2019 The four slain soldiers’ actions during the operation and under ambush were considered valorous, the officials said. — Nancy A. Youssef, WSJ, "Classified Report Slams Military Over October Deaths in Niger," 25 Apr. 2018 The practice of introducing valorous ordinary people was vastly overdone, and the July 4 old-fashioned flag-waving a trifle laborious. — Conrad Black, National Review, "Trump and the State of the Union," 31 Jan. 2018 The ship’s namesake, retired Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4 Williams, received the nation’s highest decoration for combat bravery for his valorous actions on Iwo Jima in 1945. — Carl Prine, sandiegouniontribune.com, "Navy christens Hershel “Woody” Williams, honoring World War II Medal of Honor hero," 21 Oct. 2017 Carmody and his House confederates were pandering to the misguided historical revisionists who defend the statues and memorials in New Orleans, Shreveport and elsewhere as a valorous effort to preserve the South's heritage. — Robert Mann, NOLA.com, "Are Louisiana House members Monuments Men or Confederate fanboys?: Opinion," 19 May 2017

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First Known Use of valorous

15th century, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for valorous

valor + -ous, after Middle French valeureux or Medieval Latin valōrōsus

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valorous

adjective
val·​or·​ous | \ ˈva-lə-rəs How to pronounce valorous (audio) \

Kids Definition of valorous

: having or showing courage : brave valorous knights

Other Words from valorous

valorously adverb

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