courageous
/kəˈɹeɪd͡ʒəs/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Of a person, displaying or possessing courage.
Adjective
Examples
the most courageous person I have ever met
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
Of an action, that requires courage.
Adjective
Examples
a courageous deed
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 “courageous” mean?
Of a person, displaying or possessing courage.
Is “courageous” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.