adv
valiantly
Valiantly (adv) means In a brave, courageous way. Example: “The old dog struggled valiantly up the stairs.”
adv
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In a brave, courageous way.
"The old dog struggled valiantly up the stairs."
How to use valiantly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDoing something bravely, especially against difficult odds.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more valiantly
- Superlative
- most valiantly
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Etymology
From "valiant" + the adverb-forming suffix "-ly".
Synonyms
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valorously
Rhymes for valiantly
instantly
elegantly
blatantly
distantly
abundantly
constantly
pleasantly
importantly
reluctantly
incessantly
brilliantly
triumphantly
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Frequently asked questions
What does “valiantly” mean?
The word “valiantly” means in a brave, courageous way. In plain terms, doing something bravely, especially against difficult odds.
How do you use “valiantly” in a sentence?
Here is “valiantly” used in a sentence: “The old dog struggled valiantly up the stairs.”
What part of speech is “valiantly”?
“Valiantly” is an adverb.
What is the meaning of valiantly?
"valiantly" (adv) means in a brave, courageous way.