Main Entry: ¹brave

Pronunciation: \ˈbrāv\

Function: adjective

Inflected Form(s): brav·er; brav·est

Etymology: Middle French, from Old Italian & Old Spanish bravo courageous, wild, probably from Latin barbarus barbarous

Date: 15th century

1 : having or showing courage <a brave soldier> <a brave smile>
2 : making a fine show : colorful <brave banners flying in the wind>
3 : excellent, splendid <the brave fire I soon had going — J. F. Dobie>

— brave·ly adverb