Pluckily: meaning, definitions and examples

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pluckily

 

[ หˆplสŒkษชli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น corajosamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคนเคธเคฟเค•เคคเคพ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช tapfer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan berani

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะผั–ะปะธะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dzielnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ‹‡ๆ•ขใซ (yลซkan ni)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท courageusement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ valientemente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท cesurca

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šฉ๊ฐํ•˜๊ฒŒ (yonggamhage)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดุฌุงุนุฉ (bi-shaja'ah)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ stateฤnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odvรกลพne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‹‡ๆ•ขๅœฐ (yว’nggวŽn de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pogumno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hugrakklega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐั‚ั‹ะปะดั‹า›ะฟะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฎแƒœแƒ”แƒ“ (mkhned)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cษ™sarษ™tlษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.