Adjective
1. possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching;
"Familiarity with danger makes a brave man braver but less daring"- Herman Melville"a frank courageous heart...triumphed over pain"- William Wordsworth"set a courageous example by leading them safely into and out of enemy-held territory"2. invulnerable to fear or intimidation;
"audacious explorers""fearless reporters and photographers""intrepid pioneers"3. brightly colored and showy;
"girls decked out in brave new dresses""brave banners flying""`braw' is a Scottish word""a dress a bit too gay for her years""birds with gay plumage"