adj
bravest
Bravest (adj) means Superlative of brave; showing the most courage. Example: “She was the bravest person in the room that day.”
adj
1
Superlative of brave; showing the most courage.
"She was the bravest person in the room that day."
noun
1
Informal nickname for firefighters, especially in New York City ("New York's Bravest").
"New York's Bravest were first on the scene."
How to use bravest
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMost brave, or (informally, capitalised) a nickname for firefighters.
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What does “bravest” mean?
The word “bravest” means superlative of brave; showing the most courage. In plain terms, most brave, or (informally, capitalised) a nickname for firefighters.
How do you use “bravest” in a sentence?
Here is “bravest” used in a sentence: “She was the bravest person in the room that day.”
What part of speech is “bravest”?
Depending on how it is used, “bravest” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “bravest” have?
“Bravest” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: superlative of brave; showing the most courage.
