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Definition of valour in English: valour(US valor) noun ˈvaləˈvælər mass nounGreat courage in the face of danger, especially in battle. 勇气,英勇 the medals are awarded for acts of valour 颁发奖章以奖励英勇行为。 Example sentencesExamples - He displayed great valour, courage and determination in the pursuit of his goal.
- In men, the scars often indicate social standing or physical ordeals of individual valour.
- He served with honor and distinction in Vietnam, earning several medals for his courage and valor.
- Although mortally wounded in this display of valor, his intrepid act saved five men from death or serious injury.
- You displayed uncommon courage and valor.
- We are at the time of year when we commemorate the great valour shown in the Battle of Britain.
- Some devotees utilise temple festivals to demonstrate their valour.
- Just reciting the names conjures up the romantic side of Scottish history, peppered with acts of valour, loyalty, derring-do and occasional folly.
- The two hostages of the escape attempt received medals of valour and were credited by the local press for thwarting the escape.
- The young girls made a remarkable display of vigour and valour.
- Each plaque tells the story of a life lost to selfless civilian valour, be it by drowning, through fire or as a result of some obscure industrial accident.
- This was truly an inspiring example of Indigenous courage, valor, honor, gallantry and self-sacrifice.
- Common sense then overcame valour as Bill called the police who, in turn, contacted the local snake catcher who duly arrived with his equipment.
- How should the nation honour their valour 60 years on?
- He then fought in World War I and earned many awards for his valor and bravery.
- In combat, individual exploits and personal valor are important, but team effort wins the fight.
- Though Trench was deferential to authority he was also a man of valour.
- The company honours them with a public recognition and a cash award with a silver medal of valour, certificate and a citation.
- Knighthood was given for displays of valour and courage, and he would need more experience to be in the position for that.
- The land has a fascinating history of valour and chivalry.
Synonyms bravery, courage, fearlessness, courageousness, braveness, intrepidity, intrepidness, pluck, pluckiness, nerve, backbone, spine, heroism, stout-heartedness, manliness, manfulness, audacity, boldness, gallantry, daring, spirit, fortitude, mettle, dauntlessness, doughtiness, hardihood informal guts, spunk British informal bottle, ballsiness North American informal cojones, sand, moxie vulgar slang balls
OriginMiddle English (denoting worth derived from personal qualities or rank): via Old French from late Latin valor, from valere 'be strong'. Definition of valor in US English: valor(British valour) nounˈvælərˈvalər Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle. 勇气,英勇 the medals are awarded for acts of valor 颁发奖章以奖励英勇行为。 Example sentencesExamples - Knighthood was given for displays of valour and courage, and he would need more experience to be in the position for that.
- The young girls made a remarkable display of vigour and valour.
- He then fought in World War I and earned many awards for his valor and bravery.
- The company honours them with a public recognition and a cash award with a silver medal of valour, certificate and a citation.
- You displayed uncommon courage and valor.
- The land has a fascinating history of valour and chivalry.
- The two hostages of the escape attempt received medals of valour and were credited by the local press for thwarting the escape.
- Just reciting the names conjures up the romantic side of Scottish history, peppered with acts of valour, loyalty, derring-do and occasional folly.
- Each plaque tells the story of a life lost to selfless civilian valour, be it by drowning, through fire or as a result of some obscure industrial accident.
- We are at the time of year when we commemorate the great valour shown in the Battle of Britain.
- How should the nation honour their valour 60 years on?
- In combat, individual exploits and personal valor are important, but team effort wins the fight.
- He served with honor and distinction in Vietnam, earning several medals for his courage and valor.
- Though Trench was deferential to authority he was also a man of valour.
- Although mortally wounded in this display of valor, his intrepid act saved five men from death or serious injury.
- Some devotees utilise temple festivals to demonstrate their valour.
- This was truly an inspiring example of Indigenous courage, valor, honor, gallantry and self-sacrifice.
- Common sense then overcame valour as Bill called the police who, in turn, contacted the local snake catcher who duly arrived with his equipment.
- In men, the scars often indicate social standing or physical ordeals of individual valour.
- He displayed great valour, courage and determination in the pursuit of his goal.
Synonyms bravery, courage, fearlessness, courageousness, braveness, intrepidity, intrepidness, pluck, pluckiness, nerve, backbone, spine, heroism, stout-heartedness, manliness, manfulness, audacity, boldness, gallantry, daring, spirit, fortitude, mettle, dauntlessness, doughtiness, hardihood
OriginMiddle English (denoting worth derived from personal qualities or rank): via Old French from late Latin valor, from valere ‘be strong’. |