brave

adjective

1. possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

- Familiarity with danger makes a brave man braver but less daring

Similar word(s): adventuresome, adventurous, fearless, unafraid, bold, desperate, heroic, gallant, game, gamey, gamy, gritty, mettlesome, spirited, spunky, lionhearted, stalwart, stouthearted, undaunted, valiant, valorous, resolute, courageous

2. invulnerable to fear or intimidation

Similar word(s): bold, audacious, dauntless, fearless, hardy, intrepid, unfearing

3. brightly colored and showy

- girls decked out in brave new dresses

- brave banners flying

Similar word(s): colorful, colourful, braw, gay

noun

1. a North American Indian warrior

Definition categories: person, warrior

2. people who are brave

- the home of the free and the brave

Definition categories: group, people

verb

1. face and withstand with courage

- She braved the elements

Similar word(s): endure, weather

Definition categories: stative, defy, hold, withstand