brave hero

Fearless leading figure

A brave hero is someone who shows courage in the face of danger while performing admirable or selfless acts.

The phrase is common but redundant—heroism typically implies bravery, so the adjective adds emphasis rather than new information.

Often appears in children's stories, action narratives, and ceremonial speech: The brave hero saved the village from the dragon.

Related

champion · knight in shining armor · gallant · bold · daring · call to action · savior · saving the day · knight · legend · noble · defender · protector · sword · battle · last stand · acts of valor · glory

Categories
Opposites
courage and moral character

brave herocoward

Person lacking bravery

craven · poltroon · dastard · yellow-belly · milksop

narrative role

brave heroantagonist

One who opposes another

archenemy · nemesis · monster · tyrant · oppressor

action orientation

brave herobystander

One who observes nearby

shirker · deserter · runaway · quitter · defeatist

Family

brave, hero, bravely, bravery, braver, bravest, bravado, bravura, heroes

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G