Doughty: meaning, definitions and examples

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doughty

 

[ หˆdaสŠti ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

brave action

Doughty refers to being brave and resolute. It is often used to describe individuals who exhibit great courage in challenging situations. The term conveys a sense of boldness and perseverance despite difficulties. Often applied in historical or literary contexts, doughty characters inspire others by their fearless actions.

Synonyms

courageous, fearless, intrepid, undaunted, valiant

Examples of usage

  • The doughty knight faced the dragon without fear.
  • She made a doughty stand against injustice.
  • His doughty determination won him many supporters.

Translations

Translations of the word "doughty" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น valente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคนเคธเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช tapfer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berani

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะผั–ะปะธะฒะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dzielny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‹‡ๆ•ขใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท courageux

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ valiente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท cesur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šฉ๊ฐํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุฌุงุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odvรกลพnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odvรกลพny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‹‡ๆ•ข็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pogumen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hugrakkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั‚ั‹ะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cษ™sur

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ valiente

Etymology

The word 'doughty' originates from the Middle English term 'doughty,' which itself is derived from the Old English 'dohtig,' meaning 'able' or 'brave.' It has roots in the Proto-Germanic word '*dugลtฤซgaz,' which also relates to notions of strength and ability. Initially, the word was closely associated with valor in battle and feats of bravery. Over time, 'doughty' evolved to encompass a broader sense of bravery in various contexts, including moral and ethical courage. The word has been used in literature since at least the 14th century, often to describe characters who displayed exemplary fortitude in the face of adversity, thus cementing its place in the English language as a term denoting both physical and moral strength.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,592, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.