English English Dictionary

English English Dictionary

The online English-English dictionary from The Project Gutenberg

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Brave (n.)

Specifically, an Indian warrior.

Brave (n.)

A man daring beyond discretion; a bully.

Brave (n.)

A challenge; a defiance; bravado.

Brave (v. t.)

To encounter with courage and fortitude; to set at defiance; to defy; to dare.

Brave (v. t.)

To adorn; to make fine or showy.

Brave (superl.)

Bold; courageous; daring; intrepid; -- opposed to cowardly; as, a brave man; a brave act.

Braved (imp. & p. p.)

of Brave

Bravely (adv.)

In a brave manner; courageously; gallantly; valiantly; splendidly; nobly.

Bravely (adv.)

Finely; gaudily; gayly; showily.

Bravely (adv.)

Well; thrivingly; prosperously.

Braveness (n.)

The quality of state or being brave.

Bravery (n.)

Splendor; magnificence; showy appearance; ostentation; fine dress.

Bravery (n.)

A showy person; a fine gentleman; a beau.

Bravery (n.)

The act of braving; defiance; bravado.

Bravery (n.)

The quality of being brave; fearless; intrepidity.

Braving (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Brave

Braving (n.)

A bravado; a boast.

Bravingly (adv.)

In a defiant manner.

Bravo (interj.)

Well done! excellent! an exclamation expressive of applause.

Bravo (a.)

A daring villain; a bandit; one who sets law at defiance; a professional assassin or murderer.