bravely

adverb

brave·​ly

ˈbrāv-lē

: in a brave manner: such as

a

: courageously, valiantly

to fight bravely on the side of justice

b

: finely, showily, gaily

bravely decked houses

c

: thrivingly, prosperously, well

for three years matters went bravely on

—O. S. Nock

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