having or showing valor; "a valiant attempt to prevent the hijack"; "a valiant soldier"
A valiant action is very brave and determined, though it may lead to failure or defeat. Despite valiant efforts by the finance minister, inflation rose to 36%. + valiantly val·iant·ly He suffered further heart attacks and strokes, all of which he fought valiantly. = bravely. very brave, especially in a difficult situation = courageous (present participle of valoir , from valere; VALOR)