Definition of BRAVERY

bravery

Plural: braveries

Noun

  • Courageous behavior or character; the quality of being brave.
  • a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
  • feeling no fear
  • Being brave, courageousness.
  • A brave act.
  • Splendor, magnificence.

Examples

  • Her BRAVERY in challenging my obscure word almost made me lose my turn.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French braverie, from braver (“to brave”), or Italian braveria, from bravare (“to brave”). By surface analysis, brave + -ery.

Antonyms

cowardice, fear

Scrabble Score: 15

bravery: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
bravery: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
bravery: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

bravery: valid Words With Friends Word