doughty

A doughty knight stands ready to defend the castle gate.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Brave and valiant: "doughty" describes someone who is courageous and determined, especially in the face of danger or difficulty. It is often used in an archaic or humorous context.
   • Persistent and resolute: It can also imply a steadfast, unyielding spirit in pursuing a goal.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The doughty knight faced the dragon without fear. (A brave and valiant knight confronted the dragon.)
  • Despite her small size, she was a doughty opponent in the debate. (She was a courageous and determined debater.)

Advanced Usage

• "doughty deeds": acts of bravery or heroic actions.

  • The old warrior recounted his doughty deeds from the war. (He told stories of his brave actions.)

• "doughty spirit": a courageous and unyielding attitude.

  • The team showed a doughty spirit, never giving up even when losing. (They displayed persistent bravery.)

Variants and Related Words

• Doughtiness (n): the quality of being brave and determined.

  • Her doughtiness earned her the respect of all her peers. (Her bravery was widely admired.)

• Doughty (adj): no common variant forms, but it is sometimes used with a humorous or old-fashioned tone.

Synonyms

• Brave: having or showing courage.
• Valiant: possessing or showing courage or determination.
• Stalwart: loyal, reliable, and hardworking; brave.
• Intrepid: fearless and adventurous.

Related Idioms

• "as doughty as a lion": extremely brave.

  • He was as doughty as a lion in defending his family. (He was very courageous.)

• "doughty in battle": brave in combat.

  • The soldiers were doughty in battle, never retreating. (They were courageous warriors.)