You are very brave.
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Brave
/bɹeɪv/
Synonyms for "brave" (342 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (69)
Adjective(12 words)
a manabideabide withachillesadvantageousaffrontair servicemanamazonaudaciousawelessbafflebalkbanterbearbear withbeardbell the catbeneficialbid defiancebide
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bite the bulletblastboldbold-spiritedbrassybravurabrawbrazenbrazen outbreastbrightbring beforebring forwardbring upbrookbulldogcall outcannon fodderchallengechancecheckmatechichichivalricchivalrouschutzpanikcircumvent
Adjective(6 words)
Noun(3 words)
Verb(1 words)
brave out
Interjection(1 words)
Strong matches (102)
colorfulcoloryconfidentconfoundconfrontconfront withcontravenecountercounteractcountermandcounterworkcourageouscourt destructioncrossdaredaringdashdashingdauntlessdavid
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decorated herodefeatdefiantdefydefy dangerdemigoddemigoddessdestroydiscomfitdisconcertdiscountenancedishdisruptdouble-daredoughtydressyeludeencounterendureenterprisingenvisageexhibitionisticfaceface outface the musicface upface up toface withfavorablefavoringfearlessfighting cockfighting manfineflashingflashyflauntingflummoxfoilfood for powderforget the oddsfrillyfrontfrothyfrustrategallantgamblegamegamecockgayglitteringgogoodgood soldiergrandgreatheartedgrittygutsyhalberdierhandsomehang inhang in there
Noun(1 words)
Verb(1 words)
Related words (171)
hang toughhardyhazardhectorhelpfulheroheroicheroineherolikehopliteindomitableintrepidironheartedjauntyjazzyknightlikeknightlyknock the chockslay beforelegionary
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lionlionheartedlumplump itmachomanman of courageman-at-armsmanfulmanlymartialmeetmeet boldlymeet head onmeet head-onmeet squarelymettlesomemilitary mannavy mannoblenonplusoutdareoutfacepaladinperplexperseverepikemanplace beforeplay with firepluckypresentpresent topropitiousput it toput up withrakishresoluterifleriflemanriskrolandruinrun the chancerun the gauntletrun the risksabotagesamsonscotchscream defianceservicemanset at defianceset beforeshow fightshowysmartsnazzysoldiersoldierlikesoldierlyspeak outspeak upspearmanspectacularspikespiritedsplashysplendidsplurgyspoilsportyspunkystalwartstandstand forstand in the waystand up tostare downstaunchsteadfaststemstickstonewallstoutstoutheartedstumpsuffersuperhumansupportsustaintaketake a chancetake chancestake up withtempt providencethe bravethwarttigertoleratetowardunafraidunapprehensiveunblenchingundauntedundismayedunfearfulunfearingunflinchingunfrightenedunshrinkingunswervingunyieldingupsetusefulvaliantvaliant knightvalorousventureventuresomevividwarriorwarrioress
Adjective(13 words)
Adjective(14 words)
Noun(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: audacious, courageous, intrepid, a man, abide.
- bold: 'Bold' emphasizes willingness to take risks, it includes bravery but also audacity and confidence.
- Sentence evidence is available for brave, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, wiktionary, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "brave".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "brave"
Keep "brave" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "brave" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "brave", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "brave" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
How these synonyms differ
- bold - 'Bold' emphasizes willingness to take risks, it includes bravery but also audacity and confidence.
- courageous - 'Courageous' is the formal, literary sibling of 'brave', it implies moral fiber and deliberate choice in the face of danger.
- fearless - 'Fearless' implies the absence of fear entirely, while brave people feel fear and act anyway, fearless people seem not to feel it.
- valiant - 'Valiant' is heroic and literary, it implies fighting against the odds with dignity, often in defeat as much as victory.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
16 entriesMore specific
13 entriesCollocations
14 entriesbrave a riskbrave actbrave decisionbrave deedbrave facebrave personbrave soldierbrave stancebrave the elementsbrave the oddsbrave the stormbrave the unknownbrave undertakingsthe brave
Inflections
5 entriesDerivations
7 entriesAntonyms
2 entriessimilar
24 entriesShowing 16 of 24 words.
Sample sentences
30 total sentences available.
I admire your brave deed.
Source: tatoeba (16875)
Fortune is the rod of the weak, and the staff of the brave.
Source: tatoeba (20068)
He was brave in the face of danger.
Source: tatoeba (20695)
Showing 4 of 30 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "brave"?
Closest matches include audacious, courageous, intrepid, a man, abide.
How is "bold" different from "brave"?
'Bold' emphasizes willingness to take risks, it includes bravery but also audacity and confidence.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "brave"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.