valiant Meaning & Definition
What Does Valiant Mean?
Valiant is an adjective that means Possessing or showing courage or determination; brave, heroic. It can also mean Characterized by or done with bravery or valour. As a noun, it means A person who acts with valour, showing hero-like characteristics in the midst of danger. As a noun, it means A person who acts with valor, showing hero-like characteristics in the midst of danger.
Valiant at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈvæliənt/ |
| Synonyms | brave, courageous and fearless |
| Plural | valiants |
| Comparative / superlative | more valiant, most valiant |
Valiant Definition (Adjective)
- Possessing or showing courage or determination; brave, heroic.
A valiant man’s look is more than a coward’s sword.
- Characterized by or done with bravery or valour.
another valiant attempt at rescue
Valiant as a Noun
- A person who acts with valour, showing hero-like characteristics in the midst of danger.
Noun
- A person who acts with valor, showing hero-like characteristics in the midst of danger.
Adjective
- Showing courage or determination; brave, heroic.
Synonyms of Valiant
Valiant synonyms and antonyms →Valiant in a Sentence
A valiant man’s look is more than a coward’s sword.
another valiant attempt at rescue
Word Forms & Grammar
valiant (comparative more valiant, superlative most valiant)
valiant (plural valiants)
Origin of Valiant
From Middle English vailaunt (“having or showing courage or valour, valiant; characterized by valour; powerful, strong; person of valour or strength; excellent, worthy; beneficial, useful; valuable; legally valid, binding”) [and other forms],[1] from Anglo-Norman vaillaunt, vaylant [and other forms], and Old French vailant, vaillant (“brave, valiant; having value, valuable”) [and other forms], from the present participle of valoir (“to have value; to be worth”), from Latin valēre (“to have value; to be worth; to be strong; to have influence or power”),[2] ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *h₂welh₁- (“powerful, strong; to rule”).
Valiant: Your Questions Answered
Is valiant an adjective or a noun?
Valiant is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for valiant?
Close synonyms of valiant are brave, courageous and fearless. See the full list of valiant synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of valiant?
The plural of valiant is valiants.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of valiant?
The comparative form is more valiant and the superlative form is most valiant.