📖 Word of the Day • 12 Nov 2026

valorous

Adjective
Pronunciation: VAL-er-us • /ˈvæl.ə.rəs/

📘 Definition & Meaning

Showing great courage or bravery, especially in the face of extreme danger or in a battle. It is a word used to describe heroes who are fearless.

🇮🇳 Translations in Indian Languages

Hindi (हिंदी)
साहसी, वीर (Saahasi, Veer)
Telugu (తెలుగు)
పరాక్రమవంతుడు (Parakramavantudu)
Malayalam (മലയാളം)
വീരനായ (Veeranaya)
Tamil (தமிழ்)
வீரம் மிக்க (Veeram mikka)
Bengali (বাংলা)
সাহসী (Sahosi)
Assamese (অসমীয়া)
সাহসী (Sahoxi)
Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ)
ಪರಾಕ್ರಮಿ (Parakrami)
Marathi (मराठी)
पराक्रमी (Parakrami)
Gujarati (ગુજરાતી)
બહાદુર (Bahadur)
English
valorous

✍️ Example Uses in Sentences

  • "The valorous knight charged across the battlefield to protect his kingdom from the invaders."
  • "History books are filled with stories of valorous freedom fighters who sacrificed everything for India's independence."
  • "Despite the raging fire, the valorous firefighter entered the building to save the trapped kitten."

🟢 Synonyms

bravecourageousheroicgallantfearless

🔴 Antonyms

cowardlyfearfultimidweak

🌱 Word Etymology & Origin

From the Late Latin word 'valor', which means value or worth. In the past, a person's worth was often measured by their bravery in battle.

💡 Memory Hook & Fun Fact

Think of the word 'Value'. A 'valorous' person is someone whose 'value' comes from their 'OR'-inspiring (awe-inspiring) bravery!

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