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valorous

adjective (valorous, more valorous, most valorous)

«valorous» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

(formal, old) Valorous means very brave, especially in battle. tree →

In the lessons

A grand storybook word for heroes and knights: «a valorous knight». Toad in The Wind in the Willows likes to think of himself as valorous. It comes from «valour» (bravery).

Examples

  • The valorous knight rode out to fight the dragon. tree →
  • The soldiers were honoured for their valorous deeds. tree →
  • Toad sang about his own valorous adventures. tree →
  • She was valorous in the face of danger. tree →
  • The poem praises a valorous king. tree →
  • The little mouse made a valorous stand against the cat. tree →

Note

Formal; in speech say «brave». Noun: valour (UK) / valor (US). Not about «value», though they look alike.

On Mova

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