Valour: meaning, definitions and examples

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valour

 

[ หˆvรฆl.ษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

heroic bravery

Valour is a quality of bravery or courage, especially in the face of danger or adversity. It is often associated with acts of heroism in battle or other perilous situations. Valour is considered an admirable trait and is often celebrated in literature and history.

Synonyms

audacity, bravery, courage, fearlessness, valor.

Examples of usage

  • The soldier was honored for his valour during the battle.
  • Her valour in rescuing the child from the fire was commendable.
  • The stories of ancient warriors often highlight their valour in combat.

Translations

Translations of the word "valour" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น valor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเฅ€เคฐเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tapferkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ keberanian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพะฑะปะตัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ odwaga

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‹‡ๆฐ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท valeur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ valor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท cesaret

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šฉ๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุฌุงุนุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odvaha

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odvaha

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‹‡ๆฐ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pogum

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hugrekki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั‚ั‹ะปะดั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ›แƒแƒชแƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cษ™sarษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ valor

Etymology

The word 'valour' traces its origins to the Latin word 'valor', which means worth or value, and is closely related to the word 'valere', meaning to be strong or to be worth. It entered Middle English via Old French, where it evolved in context to represent not just worth but a specific kind of strength characterized by bravery or courage. The use of 'valour' has been prominent in discussions of military courage and heroism since at least the 14th century. It has appeared in various literary works and notable speeches, often emphasizing the moral and ethical implications of bravery. Valour has been celebrated throughout history across cultures, often in the context of warfare and personal sacrifice for a greater cause.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,462, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.