courageously

Thân thiện

He courageously rescued the cat from the burning house.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a courageous manner; bravely: Performing an action with courage, showing mental or moral strength to face danger, fear, or difficulty.

Usage

The adverb "courageously" is used to modify a verb, describing how an action is performed. It indicates that the action was done with bravery and without being deterred by fear. It is a formal word often used in narratives, reports, and descriptions of commendable acts.

Examples

• The firefighters courageously battled the blaze for hours.
• She courageously spoke out against the injustice, despite the risks.
• He faced his illness courageously, inspiring everyone around him.

Advanced Usage

• "to act courageously": to behave in a brave way.
  • The soldiers acted courageously in defense of their position.
• "to stand courageously": to maintain a brave position or opinion.
  • The activists stood courageously for their beliefs.

Variants and Related Words

• Courageous (adj): having or showing courage.
  • A courageous decision.
• Courage (n): the ability to do something that frightens one; bravery.
  • She showed great courage.

Synonyms

• Bravely: In a brave manner.
• Fearlessly: Without fear.
• Valiantly: With great courage or determination.
• Heroically: In a manner characteristic of a hero.

Antonyms

• Cowardly: In a way that shows a lack of courage.
• Fearfully: In a frightened manner.
• Timidly: In a shy or nervous manner.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in a courageous manner
   • bravely he went into the burning house

Từ đồng nghĩa

• bravely