bravest
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈbreɪvɪst/
KK: /ˈbreɪvɪst/
adjective
Definition
The most courageous or fearless person or thing.
Example
She was the bravest soldier in the battalion, always leading the charge.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: braver
Superlative: bravest
Conversation
Did you hear about the firefighter who saved that family from the burning building?
Yeah, that was incredible! He must be one of the bravest people out there.
I know, right? It's amazing how some people can be so fearless in dangerous situations.
Absolutely! It takes a special kind of courage to do what he did.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
boldest
daring
fearless
Antonyms
cowardly
timid
fainthearted
noun
Definition
The person who shows the most courage or bravery in a situation.
Example
The bravest among the firefighters rushed into the burning building to save lives.
Conversation
Did you hear about the bravest firefighter who saved that family from the burning building?
Yeah, I read about that! It was so heroic of him.
I can't believe how courageous they must be in those situations.
Root Explanation
Bravest → It is formed from "brave" (from Old French *brave*, meaning courageous or bold) and the suffix "-est" (meaning the most). The word "bravest" means the most courageous or bold among others.
Memory Tip
Think of someone who is the 'most courageous' — 'brave' means courageous, and '-est' indicates the highest degree.
Visually Confused Words
travesty