brave

1. superl. Bold; courageous; daring; intrepid; -- opposed to cowardly; as, a brave man; a brave act. Source: opted

2. superl. Having any sort of superiority or excellence; -- especially such as in conspicuous. Source: opted

3. superl. Making a fine show or display. Source: opted

4. n. A brave person; one who is daring. Source: opted

5. n. Specifically, an Indian warrior. Source: opted

6. n. A man daring beyond discretion; a bully. Source: opted

7. n. A challenge; a defiance; bravado. Source: opted

8. v. t. To encounter with courage and fortitude; to set at defiance; to defy; to dare. Source: opted

9. v. t. To adorn; to make fine or showy. Source: opted

10. adj. possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching Source: wordnet

11. adj. invulnerable to fear or intimidation Source: wordnet

12. adj. brightly colored and showy Source: wordnet

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