VALIANTLY

valiantly, valorously

(adverb) with valor; in a valiant manner; “he fought valiantly until the end”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

valiantly (comparative more valiantly, superlative most valiantly)

In a valiant manner; showing bravery.

Source: Wiktionary


VALIANT

Val"iant, a. Etym: [OE. valiant, F. vaillant, OF. vaillant, valant, originally p. pr. of OF. & F. valoir to be worth, L. valere to be strong. See Wield, and cf. Avail, Convalesce, Equivalent, Prevail, Valid.]

1. Vigorous in body; strong; powerful; as, a valiant fencer. [Obs.] Walton.

2. Intrepid in danger; courageous; brave. A valiant and most expert gentleman. Shak. And Saul said to David . . . be thou valiant for me, and fight the Lord's battles. 1 Sam. xviii. 17.

3. Performed with valor or bravery; heroic. "Thou bearest the highest name for valiant acts." Milton. [The saints] have made such valiant confessions. J. H. Newman.

– Val"iant*ly, adv.

– Val"iant*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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