Valiant
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈvæliənt/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Valiant is an adjective meaning Possessing or showing courage or determination; brave, heroic.
Meaning
Possessing or showing courage or determination; brave, heroic.
More Meanings
- Characterized by or done with bravery or valour.
- (obsolete) A person who acts with valour, showing hero-like characteristics in the midst of danger.
Example Sentences
another valiant attempt at rescue
A valiant man’s look is more than a coward’s sword.
The Advantages of Time and Place are enough to make a Poultron Valiant. There's Nothing ſo Couragious as a Coward if you put him out of Danger.
Hee's truly Valiant, that can wiſely ſuffer / The worſt that man can breath, / And make his Wrongs, his Out-ſides, / To weare them like his Rayment, careleſſely, / And ne're preferre his iniuries to his heart, / To bring it into danger.
Word Forms
- valiaunt
- valiants
Synonyms for valiant
Depending on context, synonyms include bold, valorous, adventurous, mettlesome, aweless, bad.
Antonyms for valiant
Common opposites include backboneless, base, bitch-ass, boneless, caitiff, candy-assed.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include courageous, brave, valorous, gutsy, bravery, courage.
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