Synonyms of bravely

bravely

adverb

1

as in courageously

in a fearless manner

confronted the fact that he had inoperable cancer calmly and bravely

Synonyms & Similar Words

• courageously
• firmly
• manfully
• boldly
• valiantly
• fearlessly
• intrepidly
• stalwartly
• heroically
• valorously
• dauntlessly
• gallantly
• resolutely
• hastily
• determinedly
• gamely
• stoutly
• stoutheartedly
• pluckily
• spiritedly
• daringly
• audaciously
• doughtily
• gutsily
• adventurously
• grittily
• hardily
• recklessly
• brazenly
• impetuously
• impulsively
• venturously
• rashly
• wildly
• imprudently
• crazily
• incautiously
• brashly
• insanely
• heedlessly
• foolishly
• spunkily
• precipitately
• foolhardily
• venturesomely
• self-confidently
• thoughtlessly
• overconfidently
• hotheadedly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fearfully
• timidly
• cowardly
• cravenly
• timorously
• shyly
• diffidently
• nervously
• anxiously
• spinelessly
• cautiously
• apprehensively
• skittishly
• carefully
• pusillanimously
• prudently
• spiritlessly
• mousily
• heedfully

2

as in brightly

in a manner that is colorful and tends to arouse gaiety

bravely decked houses in celebration of Independence Day

Synonyms & Similar Words

• brightly
• colorfully
• brilliantly
• gaily
• neatly
• ostentatiously
• loudly
• flamboyantly
• smartly
• loud
• richly
• strikingly
• spectacularly
• gallantly
• gaudily
• gorgeously
• garishly
• splendidly
• conspicuously
• flashily
• ornately
• pertly
• dashingly
• nattily
• luridly
• swankily
• fancily
• spiffily
• jazzily
• dapperly
• shockingly
• snappily

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dully
• unobtrusively
• quietly
• inconspicuously
• demurely
• modestly
• simply
• boringly
• chastely
• plainly
• drably
• conservatively
• unpretentiously
• severely
• somberly
• colorlessly
• bleakly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bravely

The Oakland singer-songwriter entered the R&B fray in 2015 as a raw, gutsy artist who bravely wore her heart on her sleeve. — Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 5 Oct. 2026

Despite being wounded, pilot Captain Smit Machchhar managed to unlock the cockpit door and signal his distress to passengers and crew, who bravely rushed into the cockpit to regain control of the aircraft. — Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026

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

Skirting bravely around the edges of space to seek solace, they’re hunted by the Operative (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a deadly Alliance assassin on a mission who seeks to recapture her. — Grace Dean, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2026

After bravely facing a brief battle with cancer, Dolly departed her Earthly life today at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center surrounded by loved ones. — Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

Then the attention economy takes over, unleashing too many athletes who speak freely to better themselves rather than a select few who speak bravely to better society. — Jerry Brewer, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Russia is not expected to submit it — especially after Zvyagintsev bravely used his Cannes acceptance speech to urge Putin to end the war. — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 26 Aug. 2026