adv ·4 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adverb

1. 1
   In a heroic manner, like a hero.

   "[…]the prescriptive right of the leading actor to fight popularly and heroically against heavy odds."

Adverb

1. 1
   in a heroic manner wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

audaciouslyboldlybravelybulldoggishlychivalrouslycourageously

Example

More examples

"[…]the prescriptive right of the leading actor to fight popularly and heroically against heavy odds."

Etymology

From heroic + -ally.

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