valiant

val-iant · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Possessing or showing courage and determination; brave.

  2. 2.

    Characterized by heroic effort despite difficulty or danger.

  3. 3.

    Worthy of praise for bravery or noble qualities.

Related words

Antonyms: cowardly, fearful, timid
See also: brave, courageous, valor
Synonyms: bold, brave, courageous, heroic

Etymology

From Old French vaillant (brave, worthy), present participle of valoir (to be worth), from Latin valere (to be strong).