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View usage for: (væliənt) adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]A valiant action is very brave and determined, though it may lead to failure or defeat. Despite valiant efforts by the finance minister, inflation rose to 36%. ...a valiant attempt to keep the business going. Synonyms: brave, heroic, courageous, bold More Synonyms of valiant valiantly adverb [ADVERB with verb] He suffered further heart attacks and strokes, all of which he fought valiantly. valiant in British English (ˈvæljənt) adjective1. courageous, intrepid, or stout-hearted; brave 2. marked by bravery or courage a valiant deed Derived forms valiance (ˈvaliance) or valiancy (ˈvaliancy) noun valiantly (ˈvaliantly) adverb Word origin C14: from Old French vaillant, from valoir to be of value, from Latin valēre to be strong valiant in American English (ˈvæljənt) adjective1. full of or characterized by valor or courage; brave 2. resolute; determined made a valiant effort SIMILAR WORDS: brave Derived forms valiance (ˈvaliance) noun or ˈvaliancy valiantly (ˈvaliantly) adverb Word origin ME < OFr vaillant, prp. of valoir < L valere, to be strong: see value Examples of 'valiant' in a sentencevaliant This revival does include valiant attempts at ignition.Heroes prove valiant in battle but fickle as lovers.Your valiant efforts could be a waste of energy.There have been various valiant attempts to sort things out.Many valiant efforts to raise their visibility and sharpen accountability have failed.The government is making a valiant attempt to reduce our deficit.Her valiant efforts to bond are universally misunderstood.But this is a valiant attempt to persuade us we ought to have done.But he made a valiant attempt to put his life back together.His scratch crew put up a valiant battle but lost the series 4-2.I suspect she made a shaky but valiant attempt.They have been engaged in an epic, valiant battle that will be recorded by history in letters of light.Her pain is a reminder of the very dangerous but important job our troops are doing and their valiant efforts to bring peace to Afghanistan.It's a valiant attempt that doesn't quite deliver.There were many others, some known heroes, others whose valiant deeds are written on the scroll of life.It is gloom and doom at many tracks but the little Lake District track deserves a medal for its valiant efforts. In other languagesvaliant British English: valiant ADJECTIVE A valiant action is very brave and determined, though it may lead to failure or defeat. Despite valiant efforts by the finance minister, inflation rose to 36%. - American English: valiant
- Brazilian Portuguese: corajoso
- Chinese: 顽强的
- European Spanish: valiente
- French: vaillant
- German: tapfer
- Italian: valoroso
- Japanese: 勇敢な
- Korean: 대담한
- European Portuguese: corajoso
- Latin American Spanish: valiente
Chinese translation of 'valiant'Definition very brave valiant attempts by neighbours and firefighters to rescue them Synonyms worthy indomitable valorous stouthearted (old-fashioned) Opposites fearful , cowardly , timid , weak , shrinking , craven , spineless Additional synonymsDefinition courageous, confident, and fearless She becomes a bold, daring rebel. Synonyms fearless, enterprising, brave, daring, heroic, adventurous, courageous, gritty, gallant, gutsy (slang), audacious, intrepid, valiant, plucky, undaunted, unafraid, unflinching, dauntless, ballsy (taboo, slang), lion-hearted, valorousDefinition showing courage She is clearly a very tough and courageous woman. Synonyms brave, daring, bold, plucky, hardy, heroic, gritty, stalwart, fearless, resolute, gallant, audacious, intrepid, valiant, indomitable, dauntless, ballsy (slang), lion-hearted, valorous, stoutheartedDefinition fearless Perseverance and dauntless courage brought them to their goal. Synonyms fearless, brave, daring, bold, heroic, courageous, gritty, resolute, gallant, intrepid, valiant, doughty (old-fashioned), undaunted, indomitable, unflinching, lion-hearted, valorous, stouthearted (old-fashioned) Additional synonymsDefinition brave and determined doughty campaigns for the underprivileged Synonyms intrepid, brave, daring, bold, hardy, heroic, courageous, gritty, fearless, resolute, gallant, valiant, redoubtable, dauntless, valorous, stouthearted (old-fashioned) brave and fearless soldiers Synonyms intrepid, confident, brave, daring, bold, heroic, courageous, gallant, gutsy (slang), valiant, plucky, game (informal), doughty, undaunted, indomitable, unabashed, unafraid, unflinching, dauntless, ballsy (taboo, slang), lion-hearted, valorous, (as) game as Ned Kelly (Australian, slang) Definition having a reputation for bravery gallant soldiers who gave their lives Synonyms brave, daring, bold, heroic, courageous, dashing, noble, manly, gritty, fearless, intrepid, valiant, plucky, doughty (old-fashioned), dauntless, lion-hearted, valorous, manful, mettlesome, game (informal) Definition brave and courageous The heroic sergeant risked his life to rescue 29 fishermen. Synonyms courageous, brave, daring, bold, fearless, gallant, intrepid, valiant, doughty (old-fashioned), undaunted, dauntless, lion-hearted, valorous, stouthearted (old-fashioned) Definition fearless or bold an intrepid space traveller Synonyms fearless, brave, daring, bold, heroic, game (informal), have-a-go (informal), courageous, stalwart, resolute, gallant, audacious, valiant, plucky, doughty (old-fashioned), undaunted, unafraid, unflinching, nerveless, dauntless, lion-hearted, valorous, stouthearted, (as) game as Ned Kelly (Australian, slang) Definition very brave He came back to produce a lion-hearted performance in the 200 metres. Synonyms brave, daring, bold, heroic, courageous, stalwart, resolute, intrepid, valiant, dauntless, valorousDefinition courageous The plucky schoolgirl amazed doctors by hanging on to life. Synonyms courageous, spirited, brave, daring, bold, game (old-fashioned), hardy, heroic, gritty, feisty (informal), gutsy (slang), intrepid, valiant, doughty (old-fashioned), undaunted, unflinching, spunky (informal, old-fashioned), ballsy (slang), mettlesome, (as) game as Ned Kelly (Australian, slang) Definition to be feared and respected He is a redoubtable fighter. Synonyms formidable, strong, powerful, terrible, awful, mighty, dreadful, fearful (informal), fearsome, resolute, valiant, doughty (old-fashioned) Definition determined or brave Synonyms brave, spirited, bold, heroic, courageous, stalwart, fearless, gutsy (slang), intrepid, valiant, plucky, doughty (old-fashioned), indomitable, great-hearted, dauntless, ballsy (taboo, slang), lion-hearted, valorous |