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VALOROUSNESS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does valorousness mean?
• VALOROUSNESS (noun)
The noun VALOROUSNESS has 1 sense:
1. the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
Familiarity information: VALOROUSNESS used as a noun is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
The qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
Classified under:
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects
Synonyms:
gallantry; heroism; valiance; valiancy; valor; valorousness; valour
Context example:
he received a medal for valor
Hypernyms ("valorousness" is a kind of...):
braveness; bravery; courage; courageousness (a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear)
Derivation:
valorous (having or showing valor)
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