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bravely

/ˈbreɪvli/
/ˈbreɪvli/
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Do something bravely and you may get a medal for your courage. You'll never get over your stage fright until you bravely step out of the wings and say your lines.

This adverb is perfect for describing actions that require boldness or fearlessness. You may picture a firefighter bravely rushing into a burning building to save people's lives, or an adventurer bravely climbing up a steep mountainside. Ordinary actions can be also be done bravely, from a shy kindergartener bravely walking into class on the first day to someone bravely opening up about their grief after losing a loved one.

Definitions of bravely
  1. adverb
    in a courageous manner
    bravely he went into the burning house”
    synonyms: courageously
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