B2nounemotionsconflict
US/ˈbreɪ.vər.i/
UK/ˈbreɪ.vər.i/
the quality of being willing to face danger, pain or fear without running away
In context
The firefighter received a medal for his bravery during the flood.
It took great bravery to speak out against the manager.
The children showed surprising bravery at the dentist.
Words that go with bravery
adjective + noun
- great braveryThe rescue showed great bravery.
noun + preposition
- act of braveryHe was honored for an act of bravery.
- award for braveryShe won an award for bravery.
- bravery in the face ofThey acted with bravery in the face of danger.
verb + noun
- show braverySoldiers had to show bravery every day.
- display braveryThe soldiers displayed great bravery under fire.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He is a bravery man.Correct: He is a brave man.