valiantly
/ˈvæliəntli/
ADVERB
1. In a brave or courageous manner
In a valiant manner; showing bravery.
1.1. Bravely facing danger
Acting with courage and without fear when confronting danger, threats, or difficult circumstances.
Synonyms
- boldly
- bravely
- courageously
- dauntlessly
- fearlessly
- gallantly
- heroically
- intrepidly
- pluckily
- valorously
Antonyms
- anxiously
- apprehensively
- cowardly
- cravenly
- diffidently
- fearfully
- nervously
- pusillanimously
- shyly
- spinelessly
- spiritlessly
- timidly
- timorously
Examples
- The knight fought valiantly against the fierce dragon to protect the kingdom.
- Despite facing overwhelming odds, the soldiers continued to march valiantly into battle.
- The rescue team worked valiantly to save the survivors trapped in the collapsed building.
Related Words
- adventurously
- audaciously
- chivalrously
- doughtily
- gamely
- grittily
- gutsily
- manfully
- spiritedly
- spunkily
- stalwartly
- stout-heartedly
- stoutheartedly
- stoutly
- unflinchingly
1.2. Determinedly and resolutely
Acting with firm determination, persistence, and resolve when defending beliefs, pursuing goals, or overcoming adversity.
Synonyms
- determinedly
- firmly
- grittily
- resolutely
- stalwartly
- stoutly
Antonyms
- diffidently
- spiritlessly
- timidly
- nervously
Examples
- She valiantly defended her principles during the intense debate.
- In the face of adversity, the community united and worked valiantly to rebuild after the disaster.
Related Words
- boldly
- courageously
- doughtily
- gamely
- pluckily
- self-confidently
- spiritedly
- unflinchingly