COURAGEOUS Synonyms
There are 16 hypernyms of the word courageous. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for COURAGEOUS
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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 |