Brave meaning

What does “brave” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“brave” is a noun, verb and adjective with 6 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a North American Indian warrior.

brave

noun

  1. a North American Indian warrior

  2. people who are brave

    “the home of the free and the brave”

    Oppositestimid

verb

  1. face and withstand with courage

    “She braved the elements”

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”

    “a frank courageous heart...triumphed over pain”

    Synonymscourageous
    Oppositescowardly
  2. invulnerable to fear or intimidation

    “audacious explorers”

    “fearless reporters and photographers”

  3. brightly colored and showy

    “girls decked out in brave new dresses”

    “brave banners flying”

    Synonymsbrawgay

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University