Synonyms of bravery

bravery

noun

ˈbrāv-rē 

1

as in gayety

dressy clothing

children in their Sunday bravery

Synonyms & Similar Words

• gayety
• attire
• finery
• costume
• best bib and tucker
• best
• gaiety
• regalia
• full dress
• glad rags
• frippery
• apparel
• feather
• caparison
• array
• wear
• rags
• rigging
• raiment
• toggery
• threads
• vesture
• rig
• vestiary
• duds
• habiliment(s)
• togs

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tatters
• disarray
• dishabille

2

as in courage

strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger

it took great bravery to rescue the baby trapped in the burning building

Synonyms & Similar Words

• courage
• heroism
• gallantry
• courageousness
• prowess
• valor
• nerve
• fearlessness
• daring
• intrepidity
• virtue
• hardihood
• stoutness
• intrepidness
• heart
• guts
• dauntlessness
• gutsiness
• daringness
• fortitude
• pecker
• perseverance
• determination
• moxie
• stamina
• grit
• gumption
• greatheartedness
• bottle
• tenacity
• mettle
• endurance
• intestinal fortitude
• spunk
• doughtiness
• boldness
• temper
• backbone
• resolution
• pluckiness
• pluck
• fiber
• audacity
• temerity
• stomach
• effrontery
• gall
• brazenness
• cojones
• cheek

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cowardice
• cowardliness
• timidity
• spinelessness
• fearfulness
• weakness
• softness
• faintheartedness
• timorousness
• cold feet
• feebleness
• cravenness
• dastardliness
• impotence
• poltroonery
• hesitation
• indecision
• ineffectualness
• irresolution
• indecisiveness
• mousiness

Examples of bravery in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While that kind of change is not as easy to quantify as a triple-twisting double back, Biles’s resiliency and bravery are just as legendary as her skill. —Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 30 July 2024

With great effort, patience, and bravery, maybe, but officially, no. —Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 29 July 2024

Instructed to hide her identity, Tris chooses to join the Dauntless faction (which prioritizes bravery) but struggles to follow the commands of her instructor (Theo James) and keep up with her rival (Miles Teller). —Madeline Cisneros, EW.com, 8 Aug. 2024

This one might be on the nose (there is a lion on the cover, after all!), but the four siblings at the center of this classic children’s novel radiate the bravery and sense of adventure Leos are known for. —Carly Tagen-Dye, Peoplemag, 25 July 2024