1
: possessing or acting with bravery or boldness : courageous
valiant soldiers
2
: marked by, exhibiting, or carried out with courage or determination : heroic
valiant feats
valiantly
adverb
valiantness
noun
: a valiant person
Synonyms
Examples of valiant in a Sentence
Adjective
She died last year after a valiant battle with cancer.
Despite their valiant efforts, they lost the game.
She made a valiant attempt to fix the problem.
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Sherry Kuehl, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2024
The charming Triston Harper winked and boot-scooted, and fan favorite Emmy Russell made a valiant effort with her stage presence, but neither earned enough votes to stay in the competition.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 13 May 2024
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Adjective
Fortunately, the principal of the school remained valiant and there was no graduation.
—Sherry Kuehl, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2024
The charming Triston Harper winked and boot-scooted, and fan favorite Emmy Russell made a valiant effort with her stage presence, but neither earned enough votes to stay in the competition.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 13 May 2024
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“Valiant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/valiant. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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