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courageously

Courageously (adv) means In a brave manner; without giving in to fear. Example: “She courageously stood up to the bullies.”

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In a brave manner; without giving in to fear.
"She courageously stood up to the bullies."
"The soldiers fought courageously despite being outnumbered."

How to use courageously

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishBravely; in a way that shows courage.

Word forms

more courageously comparative, most courageously superlative

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Etymology

Formed from courageous plus the adverb-forming suffix -ly.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “courageously” mean?

The word “courageously” means in a brave manner; without giving in to fear. In plain terms, bravely; in a way that shows courage.

How do you use “courageously” in a sentence?

Here is “courageously” used in a sentence: “She courageously stood up to the bullies.”

What part of speech is “courageously”?

“Courageously” is an adverb.

What is the meaning of courageously?

"courageously" (adv) means in a brave manner; without giving in to fear.

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