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valiantly

Valiantly (adv) means In a brave, courageous way. Example: “The old dog struggled valiantly up the stairs.”

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In a brave, courageous way.
"The old dog struggled valiantly up the stairs."

How to use valiantly

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDoing something bravely, especially against difficult odds.

Word forms

more valiantly comparative, most valiantly superlative

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Etymology

From "valiant" + the adverb-forming suffix "-ly".

valorously

Rhymes for valiantly

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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.

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