courageously

In fearless fashion

Courageously means in a brave or fearless manner, facing difficulty or danger with resolve: She courageously spoke out against the regime.

The word often describes actions that require moral fortitude as much as physical bravery: He courageously admitted his mistake to the entire team.

heroically

gallantly

With brave courtesy

chivalrously · lionheartedly · knightly · intrepidly · stalwartly · stoutheartedly · dauntlessly · pluckily · gutsily · spunkily

steadfastly

resolutely

With firm determination

tenaciously · persistently · unwaveringly · doggedly · unfalteringly · staunchly · unblenching · unshakably · obstinately · adamantly

boldly

audaciously

With bold fearlessness

defiantly · assertively · forthrightly · aggressively · unapologetically · unabashedly · brashly · outspokenly · unhesitatingly · provocatively

Categories
Opposites
bravery and fear response

courageouslycowardly

Without bravery or nerve

fearfully · timorously · cravenly · pusillanimously · spinelessly

caution/prudence

courageouslycautiously

In a guarded manner

prudently · carefully · heedfully · guardedly · warily

Phrases
Family

courageous, courageousness

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G