Bravely

//ˈbɹeɪvli// adv

adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    In a brave manner.

    "The soldiers faced the enemy bravely."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in a courageous manner wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
gamelyboldlycourageouslycourageouslydaringlygamely

Example

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"The child who was caught stealing apples bravely faced the music in accepting his punishment."

Etymology

From brave + -ly.

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