Synonyms for brave
36 synonyms for “brave”, grouped by meaning. Dark green words mean nearly the same thing; light green ones are close in some uses.
Brave as in “courageous”
adjective: possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
- courageous
- bold
- fearless
- stalwart
- plucky
- daring
- doughty
- heroic
- valiant
- gallant
- undaunted
- spirited
- chivalrous
- gritty
- endure
- resolute
- hero
- resilient
- confident
- dashing
- gutsy
- spunky
- unafraid
- valorous
- mettlesome
- lionhearted
- stouthearted
Brave as in “intrepid”
adjective: invulnerable to fear or intimidation
- intrepid
- dauntless
- audacious
- hardy
- adventurous
- daredevil
- venturesome
- unfearing
Brave as in “gay”
adjective: brightly colored and showy
- braw
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