Meaning & use
valiant
Showing great courage, especially in the face of danger or difficulty.
See it in a sentence
The firefighters made a valiant effort to save the burning building.
Despite the valiant defense, the small town eventually fell to the invaders.
A note on using this word
"Valiant" is a more literary word than "brave," often describing an effort or struggle.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
cowardly
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