valorously
- adverb
- /ˈvælərəsli/
- Formal
:
valerosamente
- She acted valorously by rescuing the child from the burning building.
Examples
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The soldiers fought valorously to protect their homeland during the battle.
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As an elderly though still active man in the early nineteenth century, he was reported to be among those who surprised Braddock in 1755; it is certain that he had fought valorously in the wars of the 1780s and 1790s.
Academic text (1992) -
Despite the odds, they stood up valorously against the invading forces.
Synonyms
54
3.3
Act in a confident, brave way without fear or hesitation
48
1.7
Showing courage even when afraid
16
4.9
Acting in a brave way during a dangerous or very hard situation
15
3.8
In a brave way
13
5.5
In a brave and determined way
8
3.9
In a brave way without fear
5
6.5
To act bravely and politely to help someone
4
6.8
In a brave way that keeps trying when things are difficult
2
4.6
In a brave, bold way that shows someone is willing to take risks
1
7.7
In a brave way without showing fear
1
8.0
In a way that shows no fear
In a brave and determined way when facing difficulty
Antonyms
How Brave
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Valorously comes from the word valor, which means 'bravery' and is the same root as valiant. Think of a valiant hero who faces danger without fear. So, to act valorously is to do something with great courage, especially in danger.