Word
courageously
Phoneticscoura·geous·ly
US/kɝˈeɪdʒəsɫi/
UK/kʌɹˈeɪdʒəsli/
Adverb of manner
Definition
adv. in a brave way, even when something is scary or dangerous. You use it when someone does the right thing despite fear.
adv. in a way that shows bravery or resolve in the face of danger, pain, or opposition. Typically modifies a verb of action or speech.
Examples
“She speaks courageously about her illness in public.”
“The young firefighter runs courageously into the burning building to save the trapped family.”
“Although outnumbered and exhausted, the defenders held their ground courageously through the long night, refusing to surrender the bridge.”
Examples
simple
“She speaks courageously about her illness in public.”
contextual
“The young firefighter runs courageously into the burning building to save the trapped family.”
complex
“Although outnumbered and exhausted, the defenders held their ground courageously through the long night, refusing to surrender the bridge.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “courageously” in context.
Verb
01. act courageously
“Firefighters acted courageously to rescue the trapped family.”
verb + adverb
02. defend courageously
“She defended courageously against false accusations in court.”
verb + adverb
03. fight courageously
“The soldiers fought courageously to defend their village.”
verb + adverb
04. resist courageously
“They resisted courageously despite overwhelming pressure.”
verb + adverb
05. speak courageously
“She spoke courageously about her experience with bullying.”
verb + adverb
Adjective
06. courageously defiant
“The protesters remained courageously defiant in front of the police.”
adverb + adj
07. courageously honest
“She was courageously honest about her mistakes in court.”
adverb + adj
08. courageously outspoken
“He has been courageously outspoken on climate change.”
adverb + adj
09. act courageously under pressure
“Nurses acted courageously under pressure during the emergency.”
10. defend courageously against attack
“The team defended courageously against attack after attack.”
11. fight courageously for freedom
“They fought courageously for freedom throughout the war.”
12. speak out courageously against injustice
“She spoke out courageously against injustice at the meeting.”
Usage
Manner adverb — typically placed after the verb or at the end of the clause.
Etymology
From courageous + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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