English · Emotions & Feelings
courageous
/kəˈreɪ.dʒəs/
[/kəˈreɪ.dʒəs/]
showing bravery
Advancedadjective
Definition
Someone courageous shows the ability to face danger, difficulty, or pain bravely. Courageous choices often involve real risk.
Example
It was a courageous decision to speak the truth.
It was a courageous decision to speak the truth.
Etymology
From Old French 'corageus', from 'corage', meaning heart.
How & Where It’s Used
Used to praise brave, principled action.