Brave (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching; "Familiarity with danger makes a brave man braver but less daring"- Herman Melville; "a frank courageous heart...triumphed over pain"- William Wordsworth; "set a courageous example by leading them safely into and out of enemy-held territory".
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Examples
- The brave firefighter rushed into the burning building to rescue those trapped inside.
- Her brave determination to stand up for what she believed in earned her the respect of her peers.
- As a brave explorer, he ventured into the dense jungle with a sense of excitement and fear.
- The brave soldier was awarded a medal for his courageous actions during the intense battle.
- After being diagnosed with a serious illness, she showed a brave face to her family and friends, refusing to give up hope.
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Meaning 2
Invulnerable to fear or intimidation; "audacious explorers"; "fearless reporters and photographers"; "intrepid pioneers".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The brave firefighters rushed into the burning building to rescue those trapped inside.
- She was a brave soldier who fought in many battles and received several medals for her heroism.
- The brave astronaut spent a year in space, conducting experiments and gathering data.
- The brave mountain climber conquered the highest peak in the world, despite the treacherous terrain and harsh weather.
- The brave whistleblower exposed the company's corrupt practices, even though she knew she would face backlash and criticism.
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Meaning 3
Brightly colored and showy; "girls decked out in brave new dresses"; "brave banners flying"; "`braw' is a Scottish word"; "a dress a bit too gay for her years"; "birds with gay plumage".
Classification
All adjective clusters.