Meaning & use
bravely
In a way that shows courage, especially when facing danger, difficulty, or fear.
See it in a sentence
The firefighters bravely entered the burning building to search for survivors.
She bravely admitted her mistake in front of the entire team.
A note on using this word
Bravely modifies actions taken despite fear; 'confidently' fits better when there is no real danger involved.
Words with a similar meaning
courageouslyboldly
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Words with an opposite meaning
cowardlytimidly
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