Synonyms:
heroism, gallantry, valor, valour, valorousness, valiance, valiancy
Meaning: the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle); "he showed great heroism in battle"; "he received a medal for valor"
Usage examples
A glow of conscious valor flushed the cheek of the veteran.
On both sides the battle was fought with desperate valor and a steady bravery.
The dangers of war were disregarded by his valor; but its fatigues were oppressive to his natural indolence.
This formidable array brought us to our senses: we began to think that maybe discretion was the better part of valor.
Despite the prodigies of valor performed by their men, the Southern generals saw that they could not longer hold the field.
Duke Ludovic Sforza opposed to it a force pretty nearly equal in number, but far less full of confidence and of far less valor.
"Within minutes, Your Excellency," von Schlichten replied gravely. "Their promptness, valor, and efficiency were most exemplary."
Nearly a third of her army had been killed or wounded in the battle, and yet they retired in good order, showing the desperate valor of these sons of hers.
Dick now knew that the North would recover the field, and that the South, cut down fearfully, though having performed prodigies of valor, must fight to save herself.
We are the richer for valor displayed alike by those who fought so valiantly for the right, and by those who, no less valiantly, fought for what they deemed the right.