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VALOROUS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does valorous mean?
• VALOROUS (adjective)
The adjective VALOROUS has 1 sense:
1. having or showing valor
Familiarity information: VALOROUS used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Having or showing valor
Synonyms:
valiant; valorous
Context example:
a valiant soldier
Similar:
brave; courageous (possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching)
Derivation:
valor; valorousness (the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle))
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