Valiant: meaning, definitions and examples

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valiant

[ ˈvæliənt ]

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brave

Having or showing courage or determination.

Synonyms

brave, courageous, daring, gallant, heroic

Examples of usage

He was a valiant warrior on the battlefield.
She made a valiant effort to save the drowning child.
The firefighters made valiant attempts to rescue the people trapped in the burning building.

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historical

A person who is brave, especially in war.

Synonyms

champion, fighter, hero, knight, warrior

Examples of usage

The valiants fought bravely for their kingdom.
She was known as a valiant for her fearless leadership in battle.

Translations

Translations of the word "valiant" in other languages:

🇵🇹 valente

🇮🇳 वीर

🇩🇪 tapfer

🇮🇩 berani

🇺🇦 відважний

🇵🇱 waleczny

🇯🇵 勇敢な

🇫🇷 vaillant

🇪🇸 valiente

🇹🇷 cesur

🇰🇷 용감한

🇸🇦 شجاع

🇨🇿 statečný

🇸🇰 odvážny

🇨🇳 勇敢的

🇸🇮 pogumen

🇮🇸 hraustur

🇰🇿 батыр

🇬🇪 მამაცი

🇦🇿 igid

🇲🇽 valiente

Word origin

The word 'valiant' originated from the Old French word 'vaillant', which comes from the Latin word 'valere' meaning 'to be strong'. The concept of valiance has been celebrated throughout history in tales of heroism and bravery, depicting individuals who display courage and determination in the face of adversity. The term has been used to honor those who exhibit exceptional bravery, especially in times of war or conflict.