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Meaning of "courageous" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF COURAGEOUS

courageous  [kəˈreɪdʒəs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF COURAGEOUS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Courageous is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES COURAGEOUS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Courageous

Courageous means showing courage. It may also refer to: ▪ Courageous, a Christian film by Sherwood pictures ▪ Courageous, a 2011 Casting Crowns song based on the film ▪ Courageous, a 12-metre class yacht ▪ HMS Courageous, several ships of the Royal Navy ▪ RSS Courageous, a Fearless class patrol vessel ▪ USCGC Courageous, a United States Coast Guard medium endurance cutter ▪ Courageous Sailing Center, a large community sailing program located on Boston...

Definition of courageous in the English dictionary

The definition of courageous in the dictionary is possessing or expressing courage.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH COURAGEOUS


advantageous
ˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs
ambagious
æmˈbeɪdʒəs
circumambagious
ˌsɜːkəmæmˈbeɪdʒəs
contagious
kənˈteɪdʒəs
disadvantageous
dɪsˌædvənˈteɪdʒəs
interreligious
ˌɪntərɪˈlɪdʒəs
irreligious
ˌɪrɪˈlɪdʒəs
litigious
lɪˈtɪdʒəs
noncontagious
ˌnɒnkənˈteɪdʒəs
nonreligious
ˌnɒnrɪˈlɪdʒəs
oragious
ɒˈreɪdʒəs
outrageous
aʊtˈreɪdʒəs
prestigious
prɛˈstɪdʒəs
prodigious
prəˈdɪdʒəs
rampageous
ræmˈpeɪdʒəs
religious
rɪˈlɪdʒəs
sacrilegious
ˌsækrɪˈlɪdʒəs
umbrageous
ʌmˈbreɪdʒəs
uncourageous
ˌʌnkəˈreɪdʒəs
unreligious
ˌʌnrɪˈlɪdʒəs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE COURAGEOUS

coupure
courage
courageful
courageously
courageousness
courant
courante
Courantyne
courb
courbaril
Courbet
Courbevoie
coureur de bois
coureurs de bois
courgette
courie
courier
courier firm
courier service
courlan

WORDS THAT END LIKE COURAGEOUS

aqueous
courteous
cutaneous
demiurgeous
epigeous
erroneous
gaseous
gorgeous
heterogeneous
hideous
homogeneous
hugeous
hypogeous
instantaneous
miscellaneous
righteous
simultaneous
spongeous
spontaneous
subcutaneous

Synonyms and antonyms of courageous in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «COURAGEOUS»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «courageous» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of courageous

Translation of «courageous» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF COURAGEOUS

Find out the translation of courageous to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of courageous from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «courageous» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

有胆量的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

valeroso
570 millions of speakers

English

courageous
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

साहसी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مِقْدام
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

отважный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

corajoso
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

সাহসী
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

courageux
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Berani
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

mutig
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

勇気のある
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

용감한
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Wani
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

can đảm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தைரியமான
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

धैर्यवान
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

cesur
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

coraggioso
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

odważny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

хоробрий
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

curajos
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

θαρραλέος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

moedige
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

modig
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

modig
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of courageous

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «COURAGEOUS»

The term «courageous» is quite widely used and occupies the 25.661 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «COURAGEOUS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about courageous

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10 QUOTES WITH «COURAGEOUS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word courageous.
1
Mahmoud Abbas
I say: The time has come for my courageous and proud people, after decades of displacement and colonial occupation and ceaseless suffering, to live like other peoples of the earth, free in a sovereign and independent homeland.
2
Randa Abdel-Fattah
To the Muslim woman, the hijab provides a sense of empowerment. It is a personal decision to dress modestly according to the command of a genderless Creator; to assert pride in self, and embrace one's faith openly, with independence and courageous conviction.
3
Muhammad Ali
He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.
4
Marian Anderson
The minute a person whose word means a great deal to others dare to take the open-hearted and courageous way, many others follow.
5
Ann Bancroft
Skydiving is something I've never done! And I am very excited to take the leap with a community of like-minded courageous women.
6
Ashleigh Banfield
I'm not sure Americans are hesitant to do this again - to fight another war, because it looked to them like a courageous and terrific endeavor.
7
Lionel Barber
In hindsight, Watergate was a curse as well as a blessing for American journalism. The courageous reporting of the 'Post' and the 'New York Times' - coupled with the favourable Supreme Court rulings on publication of the Pentagon Papers - were landmarks for the interpretation of First Amendment rights and the freedom of the press.
8
Nicole Beharie
Stone Mountain, Georgia, still had Ku Klux Klan marches, and I had a wild and courageous mother who'd put us in the car to watch them. She wanted us to know those things existed.
9
Jerome Bruner
The shrewd guess, the fertile hypothesis, the courageous leap to a tentative conclusion - these are the most valuable coins of the thinker at work. But in most schools guessing is heavily penalized and is associated somehow with laziness.
10
Kate Chopin
To be an artist includes much; one must possess many gifts - absolute gifts - which have not been acquired by one's own effort. And, moreover, to succeed, the artist much possess the courageous soul.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «COURAGEOUS»

Discover the use of courageous in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to courageous and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Courageous: A Novel
Dedicated law enforcement officers Adam Mitchell and Nathan Hayes face a different kind of challenge when they become fathers, but as their children begin to drift farther away, and tragedy hits home, they must find a way to become closer ...
Randy Alcorn, 2011
2
Courageous Leadership
When the spiritual gift of leadership comes alive in churches everywhere, the church will become the hope of the world and a most influential force for good.
Bill Hybels, 2009
3
Courageous Conversations About Race: A Field Guide for ...
Examining the achievement gap through the prism of race, the authors explain how to use "courageous conversations" to create a learning community that promotes academic parity.
Glenn E. Singleton, Curtis Linton, 2005
4
The Courageous Follower: Standing Up to and for Our Leaders
For every leader there are dozens of followers working closely with them. This updated third edition speaks to those followers and gives them the insights and tools for being effective partners with their leaders.
Ira Chaleff, 2009
5
Courageous Women: A Study on the Heroines in Biblical History
As Stacy unfolds the stories of these heroic women through insightful reflections and questions, you will understand salvation history more deeply, be challenged to grow in godliness, and discover that the struggles these women faced are ...
Stacy Mitch, 2002
6
Captains Courageous Study Guide CD
These classic novels will grab a student's attention from the first page. Included are eight pages of end-of-book activities to enhance the reading experience.
Saddleback Educational Publishing, 2011
7
Courageous Teens
Introduces readers to courageous men and women of the Bible, including Abraham, Ruth, and Paul to enliven their faith.
Michael Catt, 2012
8
Courageous Dreaming: How Shamans Dream the World Into Being
This book shows how to wake up from the collective nightmare and begin to dream a life of courage and grace, a sacred dream that shamans throughout time have known and served.
Alberto Villoldo, 2010
9
Courageous
The life of a paid mercenary makes sense to Special Forces Officer Winslow Grange.
Diana Palmer, 2013
10
A Courageous Battle
Lacey Wilson's whole life is a courageous battle.
Susan Bracken, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «COURAGEOUS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term courageous is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Courageous teen who opened up about domestic abuse nightmare …
A GROUP of twisted online bullies targeted Danielle Keenan on Facebook with foul-mouthed rants mocking her and threatening abuse. «Scottish Daily Record, Jul 15»
2
Tsipras: Courageous Citizens Sent Crystal Clear Message
Greece Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras speaks about the referendum results and mandate from the country's citizens. He appears on Bloomberg ... «Bloomberg, Jul 15»
3
Emma Murphy's heartbreaking but courageous video will open your …
She's now posted this heartbreaking – but courageous and important – video on YouTube about her experiences to raise awareness in a bid to ... «Metro, Jul 15»
4
Courageous declaration
Members of the Continental Congress signed a document drafted by Thomas Jefferson 239 years ago this past Saturday. “We hold these truths ... «Richmond Register, Jul 15»
5
Gospel Light Baptist in Roanoke to host Camp Courageous VBS on …
Camp Courageous - Equipping for Life VBS is an exciting and interactive learning experience for children ages 3 to adult. The church is located ... «Roanoke Times, Jul 15»
6
Courageous 11-year-old boy saved mum's life after she fell into river
A COURAGEOUS 11-year-old boy who helped save his mum's life has been commended by the North West Ambulance Service (NWAS). Ethan Barnes was ... «Lancashire Telegraph, Jul 15»
7
Like a Good Referee, the Next U.S. President Should Be Measured …
They are supposed to be courageous and disciplined, able to make a tough, unpopular, but correct call when all the fans, players, coaches, ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
8
Britons encouraged to be 'courageous' and vote to leave EU after …
Greece's decision to reject the European Union's bail-out terms will encourage Britons to be “courageous” and vote to leave the EU, ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
9
Meet America's Top Dogs! Eight Courageous Canines Named …
WASHINGTON, July 6, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- America has spoken and following nearly 1 million votes cast by animal lovers across the country ... «PR Newswire, Jul 15»
10
Winning Jockey Praises 'Courageous' Power King
Winning jockey Stuart Randolph described his steed Power King as a "courageous runner" after he snatched victory in the Vodacom Durban ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Courageous [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/courageous>. May 2024 ».
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