valiant
/'væljənt/
Definition
Adjective: 1. Possessing or displaying courage, especially in the face of danger: Describes a person or action that is marked by bravery, determination, and a strong spirit, often in difficult or challenging circumstances.
Usage
The adjective "valiant" is used to describe people, their efforts, or their actions. It often carries a tone of admiration and is frequently used in formal, literary, or historical contexts. - It typically modifies a noun directly (e.g., a valiant knight, a valiant effort). - It can be used predicatively after linking verbs like "was," "were," or "seemed" (e.g., The soldiers were valiant).
Examples
- Describing a person:
- The firefighters made a valiant rescue attempt in the burning building.
- She was praised for her valiant defense of human rights.
- Describing an effort or attempt:
- Despite the loss, the team put up a valiant fight until the very end.
- He made a valiant effort to finish the marathon despite his injury.
Advanced Usage
- "valiantly" (Adverb): The adverb form describes how an action is performed with bravery.
- She fought valiantly against the disease.
- Used in formal or rhetorical praise:
- We remember the valiant men and women who served their country.
Variants and Related Words
- Valor (Noun): Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.
- The medal was awarded for his acts of valor.
- Valiantly (Adverb): In a valiant manner.
- Valiance (Noun): The quality of being valiant; valor. (This is a less common synonym.)
Synonyms
- Brave: Showing no fear of dangerous or difficult situations.
- Courageous: Not deterred by danger or pain; brave.
- Heroic: Having the characteristics of a hero; exceedingly brave.
- Gallant: (Especially in historical contexts) Brave and heroic.
- Fearless: Lacking fear.
Antonyms
- Cowardly: Lacking courage.
- Timid: Showing a lack of courage or confidence.
- Fearful: Feeling or showing fear.
Idioms and Common Phrases
- A valiant effort/attempt: A very brave and determined try, even if it is ultimately unsuccessful.
- They failed to win, but it was a valiant effort.
- To die a valiant death: To die bravely, especially in battle or while trying to achieve something noble.
- The legend says the king died a valiant death on the battlefield.
Adjective
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having or showing valor
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a valiant attempt to prevent the hijack
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a valiant soldier
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