Courageous

Pronunciation: /ˈkərɪdʒəs/

Definitions of courageous

adjective describing a person who is brave and willing to face danger or pain

Example Sentences

A1 She showed courageous bravery when she stood up to the bully.

A2 The firefighter's courageous actions saved many lives during the fire.

B1 The soldier's courageous decision to go back into battle inspired his comrades.

B2 The mountaineer displayed courageous determination as he climbed the treacherous peak.

C1 The political leader's courageous stance against corruption earned her respect from the public.

C2 The scientist's courageous pursuit of truth led to groundbreaking discoveries in the field of medicine.

Grammatical Forms of courageous

• past tense: courageous
• plural: courageous
• comparative: more courageous
• superlative: most courageous
• present tense: courageous
• future tense: will be courageous
• perfect tense: have been courageous
• continuous tense: being courageous
• singular: courageous
• positive degree: courageous
• infinitive: to be courageous
• gerund: courageously
• participle: courageously

Origin and Evolution of courageous

First Known Use: 0014 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'courageous' originated from the Old French word 'corageux' which was derived from the Latin word 'coraticum' meaning 'heart'

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'courageous' has retained its original meaning of having bravery or valor in the face of danger or difficulty.