Synonyms for

Bravely

Verb / ˈbreɪvli: / Another word for bravely — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Bravely means to do something with courage and determination.

Synonyms & similar words

courageously fearlessly courageously valiantly heroically boldly gallantly intrepidly daringly adventurously fearlessly dauntlessly steadfastly resolutely undauntedly nobly manfully stoutly stalwartly hardily doughtily

Synonyms by register

Formal

courageously valiant heroically gallantly

Informal

boldly fearlessly daringly plucky

Literary

valorous stalwartly

Antonyms

cowardly fearfully timidly faint-heartedly unheroically cravenly

Common collocations

  • act bravely
  • speak bravely
  • fight bravely
  • face bravely
  • stand bravely
  • live bravely
  • face danger bravely

Word family

noun bravery
verb brave
adjective brave
adverb bravely

Usage note

Bravely is an adverb modifying a verb, describing how an action is performed. It implies facing danger or difficulty with courage.

Example sentences

  1. The firefighter bravely ran into the burning building to save the cat.
  2. She bravely stood up to the bully and told him to stop.
  3. The soldier bravely fought for his country.
  4. He bravely faced his fear of heights and climbed to the top of the mountain.
  5. The little girl bravely gave a speech in front of the whole school.

Quotes

  • 'Bravery is not the absence of fear, but the action in the face of fear.' - Mark Messier
  • 'The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.' - Nelson Mandela
  • 'Bravery is being the only one who knows you're afraid.' - Franklin P. Jones

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