adjective. Possessing or exhibiting valor; brave: synonym: brave.

Strong; vigorous in body; sturdy; also, strong or powerful in a more general sense.

Of a certain worth or value. Compare strong.

Brave; courageous; intrepid in danger; puissant.

Performed with valor; bravely conducted; heroic: as, a valiant action or achievement; a valiant combat.

Hence Brave; splendid.

Of or pertaining to a brave or valiant man or valiant men.

Synonyms and Gallant, Courageous, etc. (see brave), valorous, daring, dauntless, stout.

noun. A valiant person.

adjective. Vigorous in body; strong; powerful.

adjective. Intrepid in danger; courageous; brave.

adjective. Performed with valor or bravery; heroic.

adjective. Showing courage or determination; heroic.

adjective. having or showing valor

"The tiger before a _stronger_ foe -- flies: the tiger is not what we call valiant, only fierce and cruel."

brave  courageous  

chivalrous  enterprising  gallant  heroic  illustrious  

Achilles  David  Hector  Roland  Samson