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COURAGEOUS Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word courageous. (exact relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word courageous. (close relations)
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brave
adjectiveadj
adjective

• possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

noun

• a North American Indian warrior

• people who are brave

adjective satellite

• invulnerable to fear or intimidation

• brightly colored and showy

verb

• face and withstand with courage

bold
adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj
adjective

• fearless and daring

noun

• a typeface with thick heavy lines

adjective satellite

• clear and distinct

• very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front

heroic
adjectiveadj
adjective

• relating to or characteristic of heroes of antiquity

noun

• a verse form suited to the treatment of heroic or elevated themes; dactylic hexameter or iambic pentameter

adjective satellite

• very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)

• having or displaying qualities appropriate for heroes

• of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

• showing extreme courage; especially of actions courageously undertaken in desperation as a last resort

audacious
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• invulnerable to fear or intimidation

• unrestrained by convention or propriety

• disposed to venture or take risks

daring
adjectiveadj
noun

• a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

• the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger

adjective satellite

• disposed to venture or take risks

• radically new or original

fearless
adjectiveadj
adjective

• oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them

adjective satellite

• invulnerable to fear or intimidation

gallant
adjectiveadj
noun

• a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance

• a man who attends or escorts a woman

adjective satellite

• unflinching in battle or action

• lively and spirited

• having or displaying great dignity or nobility

• being attentive to women like an ideal knight

intrepid
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• invulnerable to fear or intimidation

plucky
adjectiveadj
adjective

• marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited

adjective satellite

• showing courage

spunky
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• showing courage

• willing to face danger

valiant
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having or showing valor

hardy
adjectiveadj
noun

• United States slapstick comedian who played the pompous and overbearing member of the Laurel and Hardy duo who made many films (1892-1957)

• English novelist and poet (1840-1928)

adjective satellite

• having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

• able to survive under unfavorable weather conditions

• invulnerable to fear or intimidation

valorous
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having or showing valor

Best Hypernyms For COURAGEOUS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for courageous, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (16)
adventurous audacious bold brave daring dauntless fearless gallant heroic intrepid lionhearted plucky resolute spirited stalwart valiant

Alternatives for BRAVE

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