Valour
noun
Great courage that someone shows in dangerous situations.
The soldiers were awarded medals for their valour in the battle.
Often appears as...
- act of valour
- proven valour
Usage tips
Formal
noun
Great courage that someone shows in dangerous situations.
The soldiers were awarded medals for their valour in the battle.
Often appears as...
- act of valour
- proven valour
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Danger Required
Use 'valour' when talking about facing risk, especially life-threatening situations.
The firefighter showed great valour by rushing into the burning building.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Common Bravery
'Valour' suggests an exceptional level of courage, more than what's normally expected.
The pilot's valour during the emergency landing saved many lives.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Valor
Valour is often used in historical or military contexts to honor bravery in past wars or battles.
The monument commemorates the valour of soldiers who fought in World War II.
Pro Tip 1/3Danger Required
Use 'valour' when talking about facing risk, especially life-threatening situations.
The firefighter showed great valour by rushing into the burning building.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Common Bravery
'Valour' suggests an exceptional level of courage, more than what's normally expected.
The pilot's valour during the emergency landing saved many lives.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Valor
Valour is often used in historical or military contexts to honor bravery in past wars or battles.
The monument commemorates the valour of soldiers who fought in World War II.
Pro Tip 1/3Danger Required
Use 'valour' when talking about facing risk, especially life-threatening situations.
The firefighter showed great valour by rushing into the burning building.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Common Bravery
'Valour' suggests an exceptional level of courage, more than what's normally expected.
The pilot's valour during the emergency landing saved many lives.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Valor
Valour is often used in historical or military contexts to honor bravery in past wars or battles.
The monument commemorates the valour of soldiers who fought in World War II.
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Quote examples
John C. Calhoun
American Statesman
When we contend, let us contend for all our rights - the doubtful and the certain, the unimportant and essential. It is as easy to contend, or even more so, for the whole as for a part. At the termination of the contest, secure all that our wisdom and valour and the fortune of war will permit.
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Julius Caesar
Roman Leader
During a few days' halt near Vesontio for the provision of corn and other supplies, a panic arose from inquiries made by our troops and remarks uttered by Gauls and traders, who affirmed that the Germans were men of a mighty frame and an incredible valour and skill at arms.
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Charles Studd
British Athlete
David - the man after God's own heart - was a man of war and a mighty man of valour. When all Israel were on the run, David faced Goliath - alone... with God - and he but a stripling, and well scolded, too, by his brother for having come to see the battle.
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Archilochus
Greek Poet
And by a prudent flight and cunning save A life which valour could not, from the grave. A better buckler I can soon regain, But who can get another life again?
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George Foreman
American Boxer
Muhammad Ali is a true hero, and the fact there's something wrong with him is his badge of valour. He's a great man.
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Francois de La Rochefoucauld
French Writer
Perfect valour consists in doing without witnesses that which we would be capable of doing before everyone.
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Mahatma Gandhi
Indian Leader
Fear of death makes us devoid both of valour and religion. For want of valour is want of religious faith.
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Parineeti Chopra
Indian Actress
I feel proud every time I recall the valour and courage of our army men in the war against Pakistan.
Quote examples
John C. Calhoun
American Statesman
When we contend, let us contend for all our rights - the doubtful and the certain, the unimportant and essential. It is as easy to contend, or even more so, for the whole as for a part. At the termination of the contest, secure all that our wisdom and valour and the fortune of war will permit.
Quote examples
Julius Caesar
Roman Leader
During a few days' halt near Vesontio for the provision of corn and other supplies, a panic arose from inquiries made by our troops and remarks uttered by Gauls and traders, who affirmed that the Germans were men of a mighty frame and an incredible valour and skill at arms.
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Charles Studd
British Athlete
David - the man after God's own heart - was a man of war and a mighty man of valour. When all Israel were on the run, David faced Goliath - alone... with God - and he but a stripling, and well scolded, too, by his brother for having come to see the battle.
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Archilochus
Greek Poet
And by a prudent flight and cunning save A life which valour could not, from the grave. A better buckler I can soon regain, But who can get another life again?
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George Foreman
American Boxer
Muhammad Ali is a true hero, and the fact there's something wrong with him is his badge of valour. He's a great man.
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Francois de La Rochefoucauld
French Writer
Perfect valour consists in doing without witnesses that which we would be capable of doing before everyone.
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Mahatma Gandhi
Indian Leader
Fear of death makes us devoid both of valour and religion. For want of valour is want of religious faith.
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Parineeti Chopra
Indian Actress
I feel proud every time I recall the valour and courage of our army men in the war against Pakistan.
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