bravery
gb/bɹˈeɪvɚi/ us/bɹˈeɪvɚi/
B1
Anglais
~ 7100
bátorság, mersz, pompa, díszes öltözék
NOM
B1
1
Schéma d’usage :
[someone]'s bravery in [doing something]
Her bravery during the fire saved three children trapped inside the house.
The firefighter was given a medal for his bravery in the rescue operation.
We all admired his bravery in speaking out against the unfair policy.
Acts of bravery like this often go unnoticed by the public.
The soldiers showed incredible bravery in the face of heavy enemy fire.
Exemples pédagogiques
The child showed great bravery when he called for help.
We thanked the nurse for her bravery during the long crisis.
His family is proud of his bravery in the army.
She won an award for her bravery after the accident.
Bravery means doing the right thing even when you are scared.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes say *"braveness"* instead of *"bravery"*. While "braveness" exists, it is much less common and often sounds unnatural. Another mistake is confusing the noun and adjective forms, for example saying *"He has a brave"* instead of *"He has bravery"* or *"He is brave"*. Also, do not use "a bravery" in singular; say "an act of bravery" or just "bravery".
Sens
courage in danger or difficulty
Collocations
act of bravery
|show great bravery
|display remarkable bravery
|bravery in the face of danger
|award for bravery
|medal for bravery
Synonymes
courage (Most common general synonym; very close in meaning and often interchangeable.)
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valor (Often used for bravery in war or physical danger; slightly more formal or literary.)
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heroism (Bravery that is especially great or admired, often involving risk to save others.)
Antonymes
cowardice (Failure to act because of fear, especially when courage is needed.)
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fearfulness (Being very afraid and easily controlled by fear, the opposite of showing bravery.)
Thèmes
emotions
|character
|values
|core_vocabulary
Définition
The quality of not giving up and not running away when something is very dangerous, scary, or hard.
The quality that allows someone to face danger, pain, or difficult situations without being controlled by fear.
C1
LITERARY
2
pompa
B2
Schéma d’usage :
[someone] in all [their] bravery
The guests arrived in all their bravery, dressed in bright silks and gold.
A vendégek teljes pompájukban érkeztek, ragyogó selymekben és arany ékszerekkel.
The general rode at the front of the parade in full bravery, his uniform shining in the sun.
A tábornok teljes díszben lovagolt a felvonulás élén, egyenruhája ragyogott a napon.
Against the poor village houses, the bravery of her dress seemed almost shocking.
Exemples pédagogiques
The king entered the hall in all his bravery.
A király teljes pompájában lépett be a terembe.
The soldiers marched past in full bravery and color.
A katonák teljes díszben, színpompásan vonultak el.
The bravery of her dress did not match the simple room.
Erreur fréquente :
This sense is rare and mostly literary. Learners may incorrectly think it still has the common "courage" meaning in all contexts. When you see "bravery" used with clothes or colors in older texts, it usually refers to showy clothing, not courage.
Sens
showy or decorative clothing
Collocations
in all his bravery
|in full bravery
|the bravery of her dress
|military bravery and pageantry
Synonymes
finery (Very close in meaning; fancy or special clothing worn for a special event.)
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splendor (Emphasizes impressive beauty and richness, not just clothing.)
Antonymes
plainness (Lack of decoration or special detail in clothing or appearance.)
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simplicity (Style with few decorations or rich details, opposite of showy bravery.)
Thèmes
appearance
|clothing
|daily_life
Définition
Very colorful or fancy clothes or decorations that people wear to look special or important.
Bright or richly decorated clothing or decoration, especially when worn to impress others.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
bravery
API
GB/bɹˈeɪvɚi/
US/bɹˈeɪvɚi/
Syllabes et accentuation
bravery (1 syllabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (bravery)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: bravery
- Plural: bravery
Famille de mots
Expressions
act of bravery
1/ˈækt əv bɹˈeɪvɚi/
fixed phrase
a single courageous action
A single thing that someone does which clearly shows they are brave.
Exemples
- His quick thinking and calm voice were seen as an act of bravery by everyone on the train.
- The act of bravery was later recognized with a national award.
award for bravery
1/əwˈɔɹd fɚ bɹˈeɪvɚi/
fixed phrase
official honor for courage
A prize or honor that someone gets because they did something very brave.
Exemples
- The teenager received an award for bravery from the city council.
- Several emergency workers will be given awards for bravery next month.
bravery in the face of danger
1/bɹˈeɪvɚi ˈɪn ðə fˈeɪs əv dˈeɪnd͡ʒɚ/
fixed phrase
courage despite clear danger
Being brave while something very dangerous is happening.
Exemples
- The pilot's bravery in the face of danger saved many lives.
- Her bravery in the face of danger inspired everyone who was there.
medal for bravery
1/mˈɛdəl fɚ bɹˈeɪvɚi/
fixed phrase
official award for courage
A special metal object that someone gets from an authority as a prize for being very brave.
Exemples
- She received a medal for bravery after rescuing a child from the river.
- Many soldiers were later given medals for bravery.
show bravery
1/ʃˈoʊ bɹˈeɪvɚi/
fixed phrase
to demonstrate courage
To act in a way that lets other people see you are brave.
Exemples
- Doctors and nurses showed great bravery during the crisis.
- You showed real bravery when you spoke up for your friend.