valorous

[ val-er-uhs ]

adjective

1. having valor; courageous; valiant; brave.
2. characterized by valor:

   valorous deeds.

Other Words From

• valor·ous·ly adverb
• valor·ous·ness noun
• non·valor·ous adjective
• non·valor·ous·ly adverb
• non·valor·ous·ness noun
• un·valor·ous adjective
• un·valor·ous·ly adverb
• un·valor·ous·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of valorous¹

First recorded in 1470–80; from Medieval Latin valorōsus “valiant,” from Latin valor “worth, honor” + -ōsus adjective suffix; valor, -ous

Example Sentences

Much of the event on Wednesday was focused on Anderson’s valorous sacrifice, and rightly so.

From Los Angeles Times

Gabler wrote in his introduction that Jews created “their idealized America on the screen” — with strong families led by valorous fathers, ardent patriotism and resilience — and in doing so, American values became defined by their work.

From Los Angeles Times

It was upgraded to the Medal of Honor decades later following a policy change that lifted a requirement that such awards be made within five years of valorous acts.

From Seattle Times

Rossomakhin wasn’t seen as valorous when he returned from fighting in Ukraine but rather as an “extremely restless, problematic person,” police said at a meeting with fearful Novy Burets residents that was filmed by a local broadcaster before 85-year-old Yulia Buyskikh was slain.

From Seattle Times

We’re a nation that so often sees suffering as valorous, preferring to evoke notions of “Blitz spirit” rather than addressing structural inequalities.

From Slate