val·or·ous

[val-er-uhs]
adjective
1.
having valor; courageous; valiant; brave.
2.
characterized by valor: valorous deeds.

Origin:
1470–80; < Medieval Latin valorōsus valiant. See valor, -ous

val·or·ous·ly, adverb
val·or·ous·ness, noun
non·val·or·ous, adjective
non·val·or·ous·ly, adverb
non·val·or·ous·ness, noun
un·val·or·ous, adjective
un·val·or·ous·ly, adverb
un·val·or·ous·ness, noun
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valour or valor (ˈvælə) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
courage or bravery, esp in battle
 
[C15: from Late Latin valor, from valēre to be strong]
 
valor or valor
 
n
 
[C15: from Late Latin valor, from valēre to be strong]
 
'valorous or valor
 
adj
 
'valorously or valor
 
adv

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Example sentences
They are teaching, with the help of their valorous syndicates, to criticize every little aspect of the western civilization.
But, alas, the perilous duty you have performed has sadly thinned your valorous ranks.
Of thrilling interest is its history and worthy of commemoration the valorous deeds of its pioneers.
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