Courageous Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)

courageous

/kəˈreɪʤəs/

adjective

courageous

/kəˈreɪʤəs/

adjective

Britannica Dictionary definition of COURAGEOUS

[more courageous; most courageous]

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very brave

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having or showing courage

• a courageous soldier
• She was a courageous woman who wasn't afraid to support unpopular causes.
• a courageous act/decision
• a courageous [=_fearless_] companion

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— courageously

adverb

• They have fought courageously for their rights.

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— courageousness

noun

[noncount]

• a leader admired for his courageousness

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