Word Adverb
bravely
adv.
manner
B1 Intermediate US /ˈbɹeɪvɫi/ UK /bɹˈeɪvli/ brave·ly
Definition
adv.in a way that shows you are not afraid of danger or pain. You use this when someone does something difficult even though they might be scared.
adv.in a courageous manner, showing readiness to face danger or pain without fear.
Examples
“The young girl bravely walked into the dark room.”
“The firefighters bravely entered the burning building to search for anyone trapped inside.”
“Despite the overwhelming odds against her, she bravely stood before the committee to testify about the corruption she had witnessed.”
Usage
Manner adverb — typically placed after the verb or at the end of the clause.
Etymology
From brave + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B1 · Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
Updated