bravery

brav·ery

noun \ˈbrāv-rē, ˈbrā-və-\

plural brav·er·ies

Definition of BRAVERY

1

: the quality or state of being brave : courage

2

a : fine clothes b : showy display

Examples of BRAVERY

1. He received a medal for bravery.
2. <children in their Sunday bravery>

First Known Use of BRAVERY

1548

Related to BRAVERY

Synonyms: array, best, finery, caparison, feather, frippery, full dress, gaiety (also gayety), glad rags, regalia

Antonyms: cowardice, cowardliness, cravenness, dastardliness, poltroonery, spinelessness

Related Words: apparel, attire, costume, duds, habiliment(s), rags, raiment, rig, rigging, threads, toggery, togs, vestiary, vesture, wear

Near Antonyms: tatters; disarray, dishabille

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Rhymes with BRAVERY

Avery, knavery, Lavery, quavery, savory, wavery