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- US Pronunciation
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- [breyv]
- /breɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [breyv]
- /breɪv/
Definitions of braveness word
- adjective braveness possessing or exhibiting courage or courageous endurance. 2
- adjective braveness making a fine appearance. 1
- adjective braveness Archaic. excellent; fine; admirable. 1
- noun braveness a brave person. 1
- noun braveness a warrior, especially among North American Indian tribes. 1
- noun braveness Obsolete. a bully. a boast or challenge. 1
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Origin of braveness
First appearance:
before 1475 One of the 25% oldest English words
1475-85; < Middle French < Spanish bravo (> Italian) < Vulgar Latin *brabus for Latin barbarus barbarous
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Parts of speech for Braveness
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
braveness popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
braveness usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for braveness
noun braveness
- courageousness — possessing or characterized by courage; brave: a courageous speech against the dictator.
- heart — Anatomy. a hollow, pumplike organ of blood circulation, composed mainly of rhythmically contractile smooth muscle, located in the chest between the lungs and slightly to the left and consisting of four chambers: a right atrium that receives blood returning from the body via the superior and inferior vena cavae, a right ventricle that pumps the blood through the pulmonary artery to the lungs for oxygenation, a left atrium that receives the oxygenated blood via the pulmonary veins and passes it through the mitral valve, and a left ventricle that pumps the oxygenated blood, via the aorta, throughout the body.
- valiancy — valiant nature or quality; valor; bravery; courage.
- grit — abrasive particles or granules, as of sand or other small, coarse impurities found in the air, food, water, etc.
- daring — People who are daring are willing to do or say things which are new or which might shock or anger other people.
Antonyms for braveness
noun braveness
- cowardice — Cowardice is cowardly behaviour.
- fear — a river in SE North Carolina. 202 miles (325 km) long.
- weakness — the state or quality of being weak; lack of strength, firmness, vigor, or the like; feebleness.
- timidity — lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy.
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