Noun: valorousness va-lu-rus-nus
- The qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
"The soldier's valorousness in rescuing his comrades under heavy fire earned him a medal";
- heroism, gallantry, valor [US], valour [Brit, Cdn], valiance, valiancy
Type of: bottle [Brit, informal], braveness, bravery, courage, courageousness