bravely

bravely — adverb

1. with courage even when you feel afraid, hurt, or under strong pressure.

1.副詞B1
釋義

with courage even when you feel afraid, hurt, or under strong pressure.

例句

After the crash, Hana bravely climbed back onto the horse.

bravely + risky physical action

Ravi bravely told the doctor where the pain was worst.

bravely + tell in a painful situation

同義詞
  • courageously

    a more formal word for acting with courage

  • boldly

    often stresses confident public action more than danger or suffering

  • fearlessly

    stronger, suggesting almost no fear at all

  • stoically

    focuses on bearing pain or sadness without complaint

反義詞
  • fearfully

    showing clear fear rather than courage

  • timidly

    in a shy or hesitant way

  • nervously

    shows worry and unease, not steady courage

文法句型

verb + bravely

bravely + verb

smile bravely

face something bravely

用法筆記

Often used when someone is scared, in pain, or upset but still continues. Distinguish from boldly: bravely stresses inner courage in a hard moment, while boldly often stresses confident public action or risk-taking.

常見錯誤

❌Hana was bravely after the fall.
✅Hana was brave after the fall.
💡use the adjective after 'be'; 'bravely' describes an action.
❌Theo bravely asked for a coffee refill at the cafe.
✅Theo boldly asked for a coffee refill at the cafe.
💡'bravely' usually suggests real fear, pain, or difficulty, not simple directness.