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
• gamely
• determinedly
• stoutly
• stoutheartedly
• pluckily
• spiritedly
• daringly
• audaciously
• doughtily
• adventurously
• gutsily
• grittily
• hardily
• wildly
• venturously
• recklessly
• brazenly
• impulsively
• impetuously
• rashly
• 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

What this means is open to interpretation, but it is wielded here primarily as a slogan of battlefield aggression—a rallying cry for soldiers who have been trained to abandon their fears, push bravely onward, and embrace a glorious death. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 30 July 2026

Goldberg, his fellow Canadian, co-directed with him the weirdly uneven apocalyptic comedy bravely titled This Is the End, which proved to be neither a hit nor the end. — Peter Bart, Deadline, 30 July 2026

William Shatner, 95, and his youngest daughter Melanie Shatner, 61, are bravely sharing their respective stage 4 cancer journeys, and how their mutal unwavering support helped them through the battle. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 22 July 2026

Mario Zagallo, Brazil vs Sweden, 1958 Zagallo adds gloss to the scoreline by bravely sliding in to beat goalkeeper Svensson to the ball and poke it home. — Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026

The Pharaohs fought so bravely but, in trying to win the game before extra time, were sucker-punched by a gung-ho counterattack finished by Chelsea’s Enzo Fernández, who, alongside the GOAT, cried for Argentina at full time. — David Hickey, NBC news, 8 July 2026

Tyrion bravely led the defense of King’s Landing, betrayed outside the gates by the King’s Guard. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

Edit bravely, stay consistent, and let focus lift your reach. — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 20 June 2026

When Kelsey bravely asks if there’s any part of her that’s now thankful for Jo-Ellen given this new development, Rulla maintains that Jo-Ellen went about it the wrong way. — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 15 June 2026