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overvaliant

/ˌəʊ.vəˈvæl.i.ənt/

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adjective

/ˌəʊ.vəˈvæl.i.ənt/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревшее прилагательное, означающее чрезмерно храбрый или дерзкий, часто до степени глупости или безрассудства.

An archaic adjective meaning excessively brave or bold, often to the point of foolishness or recklessness.

  1. Excessively bold or braveC2formal

    Having or showing an exaggerated or unwarranted sense of courage or boldness, often to the point of foolishness.

    ruЧрезмерно смелый

    • His overvaliant attempt to fight the armed guards alone ended in disaster.
    • The knight's overvaliant charge into the enemy lines was both reckless and tragic.
    • She made an overvaliant promise to finish the impossible task in one day.

    Synonymsaudaciousbrashdaredevilfoolhardyheadstrongimpetuousoverboldrashrecklesstemerarious

    Antonymscautiouscowardlyfearfultimidwary

Forms
  • more overvaliant comparative form
  • most overvaliant superlative form