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.