kəˈrājəs adjective
Etymology: Middle English corageous, from Old French corageus, from corage courage + -eus -ous
: having or characterized by courage : marked by bold resolution in withstanding the dangerous, alarming, or difficult : brave
a frank courageous heart and buoyant spirit triumphed over pain — William Wordsworth
a courageous rescue
a courageous example
Synonyms: see brave