Pluckily: meaning, definitions and examples
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pluckily
[ หplสkษชli ]
manner of doing
Pluckily means to do something in a brave or spirited manner, showing courage and determination. It often refers to facing challenges or adversities with a positive attitude and resilience.
Synonyms
bravely, courageously, spiritedly.
Examples of usage
- She pluckily faced the criticisms from her peers.
- The team pluckily fought back in the final moments of the game.
- He pluckily stood up for what he believed in, despite the odds.
Translations
Translations of the word "pluckily" in other languages:
๐ต๐น corajosamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคพเคนเคธเคฟเคเคคเคพ เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช tapfer
๐ฎ๐ฉ dengan berani
๐บ๐ฆ ัะผัะปะธะฒะพ
๐ต๐ฑ dzielnie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅๆขใซ (yลซkan ni)
๐ซ๐ท courageusement
๐ช๐ธ valientemente
๐น๐ท cesurca
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฉ๊ฐํ๊ฒ (yonggamhage)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุดุฌุงุนุฉ (bi-shaja'ah)
๐จ๐ฟ stateฤnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ odvรกลพne
๐จ๐ณ ๅๆขๅฐ (yวnggวn de)
๐ธ๐ฎ pogumno
๐ฎ๐ธ hugrakklega
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะฐััะปะดัาะฟะตะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแฎแแแ (mkhned)
๐ฆ๐ฟ cษsarษtlษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ valientemente
Etymology
The term 'pluckily' derives from the adjective 'pluck', which comes from the Old English word 'pluccian', meaning to pull or to pluck. The sense of the term evolved to reflect qualities of brave heart and spirit. The suffix '-ly' is used in English to form adverbs from adjectives, indicating the manner or degree of the action. Over time, 'pluckily' has been used in literature and common speech to celebrate individuals who display an admirable form of courage, often pushing through obstacles and adversities with determination and resolve. The word encapsulates a sense of defiance against challenges that might deter others.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #39,655, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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