valor meaning

Definition of valor

1. 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

   Synonyms: heroism, gallantry, valour, valorousness, valiance, valiancy

   Type of: courage

   Related forms: valorous

valor in a sentence

• Discretion is the better part of valor.
• Stella is a woman of valor.
• These five principles were loyalty, filial duty, trustworthiness, valor, and justice.

How to pronounce valor

valor is pronounced /ˈvælɚ/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.