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Webster 1913 Edition


Courageous

Cour-a′geous

(k?r-?′j?s)
,
Adj.
[F.
courageux
.]
Possessing, or characterized by, courage; brave; bold.
Syn. – Gallant; brave; bold; daring; valiant; valorous; heroic; intrepid; fearless; hardy; stout; adventurous; enterprising. See
Gallant
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Courageous

COURAGEOUS

,
Adj.
Brave; bold; daring; intrepid; hardy to encounter difficulties and dangers; adventurous; enterprising.
Be thou strong and courageous. Joshua 1.

Definition 2024


courageous

courageous

English

Adjective

courageous (comparative more courageous, superlative most courageous)

  1. Of a person, displaying or possessing courage.
    the most courageous man I have ever met
  2. Of an action, that requires courage.
    a courageous deed

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