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- [kuh-rey-juh s]
- /kəˈreɪ dʒəs/
- /kəˈreɪ.dʒəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh-rey-juh s]
- /kəˈreɪ dʒəs/
Definitions of courageously word
- adjective courageously possessing or characterized by courage; brave: a courageous speech against the dictator. 1
- noun courageously In a courageous manner; bravely; boldly. 1
- adverb courageously with bravery 1
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Origin of courageously
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English corageous < Anglo-French curajous, Old French corageus, equivalent to corage courage + -eus -eous
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Parts of speech for Courageously
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
courageously popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
courageously usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for courageously
adv courageously
- boldly — not hesitating or fearful in the face of actual or possible danger or rebuff; courageous and daring: a bold hero.
- eagerly — keen or ardent in desire or feeling; impatiently longing: I am eager for news about them. He is eager to sing.
- overenthusiastic — full of or characterized by enthusiasm; ardent: He seems very enthusiastic about his role in the play.
- fearlessly — without fear; bold or brave; intrepid.
- dauntless — A dauntless person is brave and confident and not easily frightened.
adj courageously
- unassisted — to give support or aid to; help: Please assist him in moving the furniture.
adverb courageously
- pluckiness — having or showing pluck or courage; brave: The drowning swimmer was rescued by a plucky schoolboy.
- audaciously — extremely bold or daring; recklessly brave; fearless: an audacious explorer.
- intrepid — resolutely fearless; dauntless: an intrepid explorer.
- honorably — in accordance with or characterized by principles of honor; upright: They were all honorable men.
adjective courageously
- alone — When you are alone, you are not with any other people.
Antonyms for courageously
adj courageously
- jointly — together; in combination or partnership; in common: My brother and I own the farm jointly.
adv courageously
- cautiously — showing, using, or characterized by caution: a cautious man; To be cautious is often to show wisdom.
- cowardly — If you describe someone as cowardly, you disapprove of them because they are easily frightened and avoid doing dangerous and difficult things.
- fearfully — causing or apt to cause fear; frightening: a fearful apparition.
adverb courageously
- timidly — lacking in self-assurance, courage, or bravery; easily alarmed; timorous; shy.
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