valiant
Showing fearless spirit
Valiant means brave and determined, especially in the face of danger or difficulty.
The word carries a somewhat formal or literary tone, often describing heroic effort: a valiant warrior, a valiant attempt to save the company.
A valiant effort may fall short but still earns respect for its courage and determination.
Showing bravery under threat
- fearlessLacking any apprehension
- braveShowing courage despite fear
- undauntedCourageously persistent despite difficulty
- dauntlessUnable to intimidate
intrepid · bold · daring · plucky · stouthearted · lionhearted · unflinching · unafraid
Fixed in purpose
- stalwartUnwavering loyal supporter
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
- tenaciousStubbornly determined to continue
indomitable · unwavering · determined · persevering · unshakable · adamant · relentless · dogged
Honored mounted soldier
- nobleTitled or virtuous
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
- gallantryCourage, especially in combat
- courtlyRefined and dignified
protector · virtue · loyalty · squire · joust · crusader · paladin · heraldry
courageous
Showing bravery under threat
- fearlessLacking any apprehension
- braveShowing courage despite fear
- undauntedCourageously persistent despite difficulty
dauntless · intrepid · bold · daring · plucky · stouthearted · lionhearted · unflinching · unafraid · gutsy
resolute
Fixed in purpose
- stalwartUnwavering loyal supporter
- steadfastFirmly loyal, unshakeable
- unyieldingRefusing to give way
tenacious · indomitable · unwavering · determined · persevering · unshakable · adamant · relentless · dogged · unswerving
knight
Honored mounted soldier
courtly · protector · virtue · loyalty · squire · joust · crusader · paladin · heraldry · quest
hero
One admired for courage
rescuer · savior · feat · deed · triumph · glory · bravery · sacrifice · legendary · epic
courage
Fortitude facing danger
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- mettleStrength of character
- backboneVertebral column, or courage
resilience · endurance · nerve · determination · spirit · strength · resolve · heart · guts · spunk
- couragebravery, resilience, fearlessness, boldness, courage
- boldbold, brave, daring, fearless, courageous
- tough traitstough, resilient, fearless, brave, courageous
- chivalryknighthood, knights, chivalry, medieval knights, honor
- moral judgmentsgood, evil, wicked, virtuous, moral
- fiercebrutal, violent, savage, ferocious, fierce