Courage and Optimism

Courage

Courage noun - Strength of mind to carry on in spite of danger.

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Optimism and courage are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Optimism" instead a noun "Courage".

Nearby Words: courageous, courageously

Optimism noun - An inclination to believe in the most favorable outcome.

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Courage and optimism are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Courage" instead a noun "Optimism".

pure	pure courage	pure optimism
similar	similar courage	similar optimism
natural	natural courage	natural optimism
genuine	genuine courage	genuine optimism
Other adjectives: sheer, extreme, little, excessive, enthusiastic, renewed.

The White Court of vampires is harmed if their victims express the positive emotion that is anathema to what they feed on: The lust-eating Raiths are harmed by true love, the despair-eating Skavis by true hope/optimism, and the fear-eating Malvola by true courage and bravery.

Source: Good Hurts Evil

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