adj, noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A bravado; a boast.

   "With so proud a strain / Of threats and bravings."

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of brave form-of, gerund, participle, present

Adjective

1. 1
   Daring; defiant. archaic

   "agree[…] in a most braving manner"

Synonyms

All synonyms

audaciousbrawcourageousgallantlionheartedmettlesome

Example

More examples

"He is accustomed to braving the cold."

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