Word
valiantly
Phoneticsvaliant·ly
US/ˈvæɫjəntɫi/
UK/vˈælɪəntli/
Adverb of manner
Definition
adv. in a brave and determined way, even when something is dangerous or difficult. You use it when someone keeps trying despite fear or problems.
adv. in a courageous or determined manner, especially in the face of danger, difficulty, or opposition. Often modifies verbs of striving, defending, or enduring.
Examples
“She fights valiantly to protect her young team.”
“The firefighters fought valiantly through the night to keep the wildfire away from the village.”
“Though outnumbered and exhausted, the small battalion held its position valiantly until reinforcements arrived at dawn.”
Examples
simple
“She fights valiantly to protect her young team.”
contextual
“The firefighters fought valiantly through the night to keep the wildfire away from the village.”
complex
“Though outnumbered and exhausted, the small battalion held its position valiantly until reinforcements arrived at dawn.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “valiantly” in context.
Verb
01. battle valiantly
“He battled valiantly to finish the race after injuring his ankle.”
verb + adv
02. defend valiantly
“The champions defended valiantly, blocking every attack in the final ten minutes.”
verb + adv
03. endure valiantly
“Prisoners endured valiantly through years of hardship without losing hope.”
verb + adv
04. fight valiantly
“The outnumbered troops fought valiantly to hold the bridge until help arrived.”
verb + adv
05. resist valiantly
“The town resisted valiantly for weeks despite bombardment and food shortages.”
verb + adv
06. struggle valiantly
“She struggled valiantly against the disease, never losing her sense of humour.”
verb + adv
07. battle valiantly despite injury
“She battled valiantly despite injury to win bronze in the final.”
08. carry on valiantly regardless
“After losing funding, the volunteers carried on valiantly regardless.”
09. defend valiantly against attack
“The defenders held the fort and defended valiantly against attack after attack.”
10. fight valiantly to the end
“Surrounded and outgunned, the regiment fought valiantly to the end.”
11. struggle valiantly against the odds
“The small startup struggled valiantly against the odds to survive its first year.”
Real-World Examples
“Arango battled valiantly despite dealing with illness, the 24-year-old saving three set points at 5-3 in the opener and breaking Jovic's serve twice to stay in contention.” “Ukraine has fought valiantly, even as China, the world's second-largest economy, has supported Mr. Putin; as Iran, the leading state sponsor of terrorism, has equipped with missiles drones; as North, the most infamous nuclear-armed rogue nation, has provided him with ammunition and around 10,000 troops.” Etymology
From valiant + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- 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.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL 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: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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- C1 · Advanced
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