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   Val·iant

   /ˈvalyənt/

   

   adjective

   • 1. possessing or showing courage or determination: "she made a valiant effort to hold her anger in check"

   Word Origin Middle English (also in the sense ‘robust, well-built’): from Old French vailant, based on Latin valere ‘be strong’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryVALIANT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   very brave or bravely determined, especially when things are difficult or the situation gives no cause for hope: The company has made a valiant effort / attempt in the last two years to make itself more efficient. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. brave The King was a brave warrior.

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   Definitions of valiant. adjective. having or showing valor. “a valiant attempt to prevent the hijack”. “a valiant soldier”. synonyms: valorous. brave, courageous. possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionvaliant adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of valiant adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Of a person, a part of the body, etc.: physically strong or powerful. Frequently with a prepositional phrase introduced by of, as in valiant of body…

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishVALIANT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 days ago · 2 meanings: 1. courageous, intrepid, or stout-hearted; brave 2. marked by bravery or courage.... Click for more definitions.

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   Full of or characterized by valor or courage; brave. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Resolute; determined. Made a valiant effort. Webster's New World. Synonyms: valorous. worthy. vigorous. strong. stout-hearted. steadfast. unafraid. gutsy. noble. intrepid. fearless. chivalrous. courageous. brave. bold. Antonyms: cowardly. afraid.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishVALIANT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   Meaning of valiant – Learner’s Dictionary. valiant. adjective. formal uk / ˈvæliənt / us. Add to word list. very brave: a valiant effort. valiantly. adverb. (Definition of valiant from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of valiant. in Chinese (Traditional) 英勇的，勇猛的, 果敢的… See more. in Chinese (Simplified)