VALOROUSLY Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

valorously

adverb

Definition of valorously

as in courageously

in a fearless manner they fought valorously for a cause that most people were too timid to support

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Roosevelt and Britain’s Winston Churchill shrewdly and courageously led the West in the epic battle against Nazi Germany and Imperial Japan through World War II.

— John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Police say the victim courageously fought for her life and escaped to the breezeway of the apartment, screaming for help as Reyes continued to assault her.

— CBS News, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of courageously

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Latif bravely goes to his final battle to rescue Hatty from Hwan Yoon’s impending execution.

— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2026
But, over the award show’s 75-plus-year tenure, there have been a handful of celebs who bravely bared all—and delivered unforgettable looks in the process.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of bravely

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Those emotions certainly were appropriate following Miami’s closer-than-expected 15-10 loss in Minnesota on Sunday, a game in which the defense played valiantly and Ollie Gordon reached the 100-yard mark.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2026
The British Jews fighting valiantly for Britain do not regard themselves as homeless.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of valiantly

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Sophie Cunningham has become a megastar by boldly stating that men have no business competing in women’s sports — all while shooting the lights out from beyond the 3-point arc.

— Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026
At best, this boldly immersive effort will find a home at other festivals and in one-off screenings, whereas general indie distribution seems unlikely.

— Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026

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