n.
Pronunciation: ' br ā v
Function: adjective
Inflected Form: brav · er ; brav · est
Etymology: Middle French, from Old Italian & Old Spanish bravo courageous, wild, probably from Latin barbarus barbarous
Date: 15th century
1 : having or showing courage <a brave soldier> <a brave smile>
2 : making a fine show : COLORFUL < brave banners flying in the wind>
3 : EXCELLENT , SPLENDID <the brave fire I soon had going ― J. F. Dobie>
– brave · ly adverb