Textual thesaurus for "brave"

(adj) unfearing, hardy, audacious, fearless, dauntless, intrepid

invulnerable to fear or intimidation

audacious explorers; fearless reporters and photographers; intrepid pioneers

(adj) courageous

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

Familiarity with danger makes a brave man braver but less daring- Herman Melville; a frank courageous heart...triumphed over pain- William Wordsworth; set a courageous example by leading them safely into and out of enemy-held territory

(adj) braw, gay

brightly colored and showy

girls decked out in brave new dresses; brave banners flying; `braw' is a Scottish word; a dress a bit too gay for her years; birds with gay plumage

(verb) weather, brave out, endure

face and withstand with courage

She braved the elements