valiant

/'væljənt/

Thân thiện

A valiant knight defends the castle gate from a dragon.

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.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. having or showing valor
   • a valiant attempt to prevent the hijack
   • a valiant soldier

Từ đồng nghĩa

• valorous