courageous
UK: kəˈreɪdʒəs | US: kəˈreɪdʒəs
adj. showing bravery or fearlessness in the face of danger or difficulty
adj. characterized by boldness or daring
courageous = courage<heart, spirit> + ous<adjective suffix>
- courage: From Old French corage (heart, spirit), derived from Latin cor (heart). The sense evolved from "heart as the seat of emotions" to "bravery" in Middle English.
- ous: A suffix forming adjectives, from Latin -osus (full of, prone to).
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to the Latin cor (heart), reflecting the ancient belief that courage stemmed from the heart. In Old French, corage combined this idea with vigor and spirit. By adding the suffix -ous, English formed "courageous" to describe someone "full of courage." The progression highlights how physical and emotional strength became linked to bravery.
The firefighters were courageous in rescuing people from the burning building.
She made a courageous decision to speak out against injustice.
His courageous actions inspired the entire team.
It takes a courageous person to admit their mistakes publicly.
The soldiers displayed courageous determination during the battle.