Definitions for valor
ˈvæl ərval·or

Princeton's WordNet(4.00 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. heroism, gallantry, valor, valour, valorousness, valiance, valiancy(noun)

   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"

Wiktionary(2.25 / 4 votes)Rate this definition:

1. valor(Noun)

   Value; worth.

   Etymology: and valor, valur, valour, from valor. Compare Spanish valor and valer.

2. valor(Noun)

   Strength of mind in regard to danger; that quality which enables a person to encounter danger with firmness; personal bravery; courage; prowess; intrepidity.

   Etymology: and valor, valur, valour, from valor. Compare Spanish valor and valer.

Webster Dictionary(3.00 / 3 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Valor(noun)

   value; worth

2. Valor(noun)

   strength of mind in regard to danger; that quality which enables a man to encounter danger with firmness; personal bravery; courage; prowess; intrepidity

3. Valor(noun)

   a brave man; a man of valor

Military Dictionary and Gazetteer(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. valor

   Strength of mind in regard to danger; that quality which enables a man to encounter danger with firmness; personal bravery; warlike courage; intrepidity; bravery.

Anagrams for valor »

1. volar

How to pronounce valor?

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   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of valor in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of valor in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of valor in a Sentence

1. Anonymous:

   Discretion is the better part of valor.

2. Virgil:

   Go on and increase in valor for this is the path to immortality.

3. Walter Lord, World War II Memorial in Washington, DC:

   Even against the greatest of odds, there is something in the human spirit- a magic blend of skill, faith, and valor- that can lift men from certain defeat to incredible victory.

4. Jessica Vaughan:

   To give Irene Martin an award for valor is insulting to all the prior awardees – the agents and officers who truly displayed valor and risked their lives to save someone else.

5. William Shakespeare:

   In false quarrels there is no true valor.

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