bravery

noun brav·ery \ ˈbrāv-rē , ˈbrā-və- \

|Updated on: 11 Aug 2018

Definition of bravery

plural braveries

1 : the quality or state of having or showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty : the quality or state of being brave : courage

showing bravery under fire

2 a : fine clothes

wearing their Sunday bravery

b : showy display

the streets strewed with flowers and full of pageantry, banners, and bravery
—John Evelyn

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Examples of bravery in a Sentence

He received a medal for bravery.
children in their Sunday bravery

Recent Examples of bravery from the Web

Along with their Israeli counterparts in Israel, the American first-responders were recognized for their bravery and dedication at a festive awards dinner in Jerusalem.

— josh hasten, Jewish Journal, "U.S. first-responders study methodology in Israel," 3 July 2018
Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic has hailed his 'true captain' Luka Modric for his bravery after volunteering to take a penalty in a dramatic shootout against Denmark, despite missing one in extra time.

— SI.com, "Zlatko Dalic Praises 'True Captain' Modric After Dramatic World Cup Win Over Denmark," 2 July 2018
Hegar, who won a Purple Heart and Distinguished Flying Cross for her bravery, later challenged the Pentagon's policy that excluded women from ground combat.

— fredreka schouten, USA TODAY, "A war hero is running for Congress, and she just dropped one of 2018's best political ads," 22 June 2018
The video already has close to 1.4 million views, and thousands of comments from people who praise Blanc for her bravery, and can even relate to her story.

— refinery29.com, "This Burn Survivor Is Showing Off Her Scars To The World – & YouTube Is Rejoicing," 7 June 2018
Vasileios Politis was honored for his incomparable strength and bravery in the face of seemingly impossible challenges.

— Courant Community, "Community News For The Killingly Edition," 17 Apr. 2018
Your spiritual path is illuminated through strength and bravery, so don't be afraid to go the distance.

— aliza kelly faragher, Allure, "What April's Virgo Horoscope Means for You," 29 Mar. 2018
In a courtroom packed with nearly 40 state troopers, Covington thanked them for their bravery.

— julie shaw, Philly.com, "Teen gets long sentence for 2015 shooting of Pa. trooper on I-676," 27 Feb. 2018
His heroicism, selflessness and bravery will live on forever.

— rita thompson, Billboard, "John Legend, Tyra Banks and More Celebrate Thailand Cave Rescue: See the Tweets," 10 July 2018

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