Synonyms of courageously

courageously

adverb

as in bravely

in a fearless manner

he courageously demanded fair treatment for those who could not speak for themselves

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of courageously

Cultivate psychological safety by courageously speaking uncomfortable truths, a quality remembered more than talent. — Jason Walker Psyd, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

And there is no more important group of people than these young women who courageously stood up. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026

In the film, which was based on a Pulitzer Prize nominated memoir, Betty escapes the clutches of her barbaric Iranian husband (played by Alfred Molina) and courageously smuggles herself and her daughter out of Iran. — Literary Hub, 29 June 2026

In response, Chuck’s family courageously chose to share their story openly — and the Ace the Stigma Foundation was born. — Ace The Stigma Foundation, Charlotte Observer, 27 May 2026

In a story set in the Great Depression, the Filipino-American novelist wrote courageously of the struggles of the migrant worker who wishes to live with dignity in a world that chooses not to see him as fully human. — Time, 12 May 2026

Your team have just courageously avoided relegation on the final day. — Tim Spiers, New York Times, 5 May 2026

Meanwhile, all California voters should be grateful that Swalwell’s accusers courageously went public in April, not August. — Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026

Among other things, the New York Times story portrayed Lively as Hollywood’s latest #MeToo crusader, courageously exposing workplace abuses against women. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026