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bravely

/ˈbreɪv.li/
brave · ly
Adjective:brave
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• adverb

1

In a way that shows courage and a willingness to face danger, pain, or difficulty without retreating.

Example

"The firefighters acted bravely to rescue the family trapped on the upper floor."

2

In a splendid, showy, or finely dressed manner (archaic or literary).

Example

"The royal ships were decked out bravely with silk banners and gilded sails for the festival."

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• Rhymes for bravely

• Nearby Words

bravado
brave
bravehearted
bravely
braveness
bravery
bravo

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the late 15th century from the adjective 'brave' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The root 'brave' entered English via Middle French from Old Italian 'bravo', meaning bold or untamed, ultimately deriving from Latin 'barbarus'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bravely. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bravely
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