Braver: meaning, definitions and examples

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braver

 

[ ˈbreɪ.vər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

description

Showing courage when facing danger or difficulty; not afraid to take risks.

Synonyms

bold, courageous, fearless.

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Word Description / Examples
courageous

Describing someone who acts in the face of fear, showing moral strength in stressful or dangerous situations.

  • It was a courageous act to speak out against injustice.
  • The soldiers showed courageous resilience during the battle.
fearless

Used to describe someone who shows a lack of fear, often to a degree that might seem reckless. It can sometimes have a slightly negative connotation in terms of judgement.

  • She was fearless in her pursuit of adventure, climbing mountains and diving into the deepest seas.
  • His fearless attitude towards extreme sports worried his family.
bold

When someone is confident and unafraid to take risks, often leaning towards audacious or provocative actions.

  • His bold decision to start his own company paid off.
  • The artist made a bold statement with her controversial artwork.

Examples of usage

  • He was braver than he felt.
  • She grew braver as the danger increased.
  • The soldiers were praised for their bravery in battle.

Translations

Translations of the word "braver" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais corajoso

🇮🇳 अधिक साहसी

🇩🇪 mutiger

🇮🇩 lebih berani

🇺🇦 сміливіший

🇵🇱 odważniejszy

🇯🇵 もっと勇敢な

🇫🇷 plus courageux

🇪🇸 más valiente

🇹🇷 daha cesur

🇰🇷 더 용감한

🇸🇦 أكثر شجاعة

🇨🇿 odvážnější

🇸🇰 odvážnejší

🇨🇳 更勇敢

🇸🇮 pogumnejši

🇮🇸 hugrakkari

🇰🇿 батылырақ

🇬🇪 უფრო გაბედული

🇦🇿 daha cəsur

🇲🇽 más valiente

Etymology

The word 'braver' originates from the Middle English word 'braver', meaning 'excellent, fine, handsome'. Over time, the meaning evolved to signify courage and fearlessness. The concept of bravery has been celebrated throughout history in various cultures, with heroes and warriors being revered for their brave deeds.

See also: bravado, braveheart, bravely, bravery, braving.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,318, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.