the highest U.S. military decoration awarded for bravery and valor in action `above and beyond the call of duty'

fasti/ adj energetic and brave (in-formal.). Synonym lively. Antonym feeble

Possessing or displaying courage, Making a fine display; impressive or showy, Excellent; great, noun_ People who exhibit bravery or courage considered as a group, intransitive verb_ To endure or face courageously, Obsolete To make showy or splendid

A soldier; a man engaged in warfare; specifically, one devoted to a military life; in an especially honorable sense, a brave or veteran soldier, A man engaged or experienced in war, or in the military life; a soldier; a champion, A person who is actively engaged in battle, conflict or warfare; a soldier or combatant