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valorously

/ˈvælərəsli/
(UK: valourously)
val · or · ous · ly
Adjective:valorous
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• adverb

1

In a brave, courageous, or heroic manner, especially in the face of great danger or adversity.

Example

"The rescue team worked valorously through the night to save residents trapped by the rising floodwaters."

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• Nearby Words

valmiera
valor
valorous
valorously
valparaiso
valuable
valuableness

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'valorous' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', tracing back through Old French 'valour' to Late Latin 'valorem' (worth, value), from the Latin verb 'valere' (to be strong or worthy).

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