PLUCKILY

pluckily

(adverb) in a plucky manner; “he was Brentford’s defensive star in pluckily holding out the determined Reading raids for long periods”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

pluckily (comparative more pluckily, superlative most pluckily)

In a plucky manner.

Source: Wiktionary


Pluck"i*ly, adv.

Definition: In a plucky manner.

PLUCKY

Pluck"y, a. [Compar. Pluckier; superl. Pluckiest.]

Definition: Having pluck or courage; characterized by pluck; displaying pluck; courageous; spirited; as, a plucky race. If you're plucky, and not over subject to fright. Barham.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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