courageous

CEFRB1

/kəˈɹeɪd͡ʒəs/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Showing courage when facing danger or difficulty.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Of an action, that requires courage.

Examples

  • I felt profound reverence for the courageous mother.

  • It is courageous of you to say such a thing.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Of a person, displaying or possessing courage.

More examples

In context

  • the most courageous person I have ever met

  • a courageous deed

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

From Middle English corajous, from Old French corageus, from corage + -eus.