Bravery

Pronunciation: /ˈbreɪvəri/

Definitions of bravery

noun the quality or state of being brave; courageous behavior or character

Example Sentences

A1 She showed bravery by standing up to the bully.

A2 The firefighter's bravery saved the family from the burning building.

B1 His bravery in the face of danger inspired others to act.

B2 The soldier's bravery on the battlefield earned him a medal of honor.

C1 Her bravery in speaking out against injustice led to positive change in the community.

C2 The mountaineer's bravery in scaling the treacherous peak made him a legend in the climbing world.

Examples of bravery in a Sentence

formal The soldier demonstrated great bravery in the face of danger.

informal She showed a lot of bravery when she stood up to the bully.

slang That guy has some serious guts, real bravery there.

figurative Facing your fears head-on requires a different kind of bravery.

Grammatical Forms of bravery

• past tense: braved
• plural: braveries
• comparative: braver
• superlative: bravest
• present tense: braves
• future tense: will brave
• perfect tense: have braved
• continuous tense: braving
• singular: bravery
• positive degree: brave
• infinitive: to brave
• gerund: braving
• participle: braved

Origin and Evolution of bravery

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'bravery' originated from the Old French word 'braverie' which meant 'bravado, boasting'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'bravery' shifted from mere boasting to courageous behavior in the face of danger or adversity.