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- [kuh-rey-juh s]
- /kəˈreɪ dʒəs/
- /kəˈreɪ.dʒəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh-rey-juh s]
- /kəˈreɪ dʒəs/
Definitions of courageous word
- adjective courageous Someone who is courageous shows courage. 3
- adjective courageous possessing or expressing courage 3
- adjective courageous having or showing courage; brave 3
- adjective courageous possessing or characterized by courage; brave: a courageous speech against the dictator. 1
- noun courageous Not deterred by danger or pain; brave. 1
- adjective courageous person: brave 1
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Origin of courageous
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English corageous < Anglo-French curajous, Old French corageus, equivalent to corage courage + -eus -eous
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Parts of speech for Courageous
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
courageous popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for courageous
adjective courageous
- brave — Someone who is brave is willing to do things which are dangerous, and does not show fear in difficult or dangerous situations.
- daring — People who are daring are willing to do or say things which are new or which might shock or anger other people.
- bold — Bold lines or designs are drawn in a clear, strong way.
- gutsy — having a great deal of courage or nerve: a gutsy lampooner of the administration.
- spirited — pertaining to something that works by burning alcoholic spirits: a spirit stove.
Antonyms for courageous
adjective courageous
- cowardly — If you describe someone as cowardly, you disapprove of them because they are easily frightened and avoid doing dangerous and difficult things.
- afraid — If you are afraid of someone or afraid to do something, you are frightened because you think that something very unpleasant is going to happen to you.
- cautious — Someone who is cautious acts very carefully in order to avoid possible danger.
- delicate — Something that is delicate is small and beautifully shaped.
- fearful — causing or apt to cause fear; frightening: a fearful apparition.
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