English Meaning & Definitions
In a manner that shows no fear; bravely or boldly.
- “She fearlessly confronted the critics who questioned her research.”
- “The rescue team fearlessly entered the burning building to save the trapped residents.”
English Synonyms & Near Equivalents
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Compare formal, informal, literary synonyms and register nuances for “fearlessly”.
Derived from the Old English 'fǣr' (danger, sudden attack) combined with the suffix '-less' (without) and the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The root 'fǣr' is of Germanic origin, related to the Old High German 'fāra' (danger, ambush).
Think of 'fear' + 'less' + 'ly': You are acting in a way that is 'less' burdened by 'fear'.
Frequently Asked Questions About “fearlessly”
1. What is the meaning of “fearlessly” in English?
In English, fearlessly (adverb) is defined as: “In a manner that shows no fear; bravely or boldly.”.
2. How do you use “fearlessly” in a sentence?
“She fearlessly confronted the critics who questioned her research.”
3. What are English synonyms of “fearlessly”?
4. What is the etymology and word origin of “fearlessly”?
Derived from the Old English 'fǣr' (danger, sudden attack) combined with the suffix '-less' (without) and the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The root 'fǣr' is of Germanic origin, related to the Old High German 'fāra' (danger, ambush).
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