Bravery
/ˈbreɪ.və.ri/noun
The quality of being courageous and facing danger or difficulty.
Did you know?The root of 'bravery' is linked to the Latin word for 'splendor,' suggesting that true courage shines brightly in the face of fear.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*gʰrebʰ-
“to grasp or seize, often implying strength or power.”
Latin
Latin
bravus
“wild, untamed, fierce.”
Old French
Old French
brave
“bold, valiant, courageous.”
Middle English
Middle English
braverye
“courage, boldness, often in the context of combat.”
Modern English
English
bravery
“the quality or state of being brave, often celebrated in literature and culture.”