bravery

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Being brave, courageousness.
  2. A brave act.
  3. Splendor, magnificence.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɹeɪ.və.ɹi/ /ˈbɹeɪv.ɹi/ en-us-bravery.ogg

Word forms

bravery braveries

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French braverie, from braver (“to brave”), or Italian braveria, from bravare (“to brave”). By surface analysis, brave + -ery.

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