valour

CEFRC1

/ˈvælə/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Great courage, especially in a dangerous situation.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Strength of mind in regard to danger; the quality that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness; a feeling of upstanding bravery against adversity.

Examples

  • Discretion is the better part of valour.

  • No salutations without miracles, and no ballads without valour.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
4

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Value; worth.

  2. Individually sustained verve or passion.

  3. A brave man; a man of valour.

More examples

In context

  • Valor wins the battle, not death!

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Middle English valour, from Anglo-Norman valour, from Latin valor. Doublet of valure.