English · Word Candidate

bravery

/ˈbɹeɪ.və.ɹi/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: braveries

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Being brave, courageousness.

Noun

Examples

Huntingdon's ferocity makes the reaction of staff all the more brave. To move towards danger when others are fleeing is the definition of bravery in my book. To place yourself in danger to protect others.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Splendor, magnificence.

Noun

Examples

Why didst thou promise such a beauteous day, And make me travel forth without my cloak, To let base clouds o'ertake me in my way, Hiding thy brav'ry in their rotten smoke?

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “bravery” mean?

Being brave, courageousness.

Is “bravery” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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