manfully

IPA/ˈmænfəli/
KK[mˈænfəli]IPA/ˈmænfəli/

manfully — adverb

1. to continue trying to achieve something when there are serious difficulties, sho

1.副詞C1
釋義

to continue trying to achieve something when there are serious difficulties, showing the kind of steady courage that the situation requires

例句

After the earthquake, the village elders manfully led the effort to rebuild every damaged house.

manfully + verb of collective effort after disaster

Soraya manfully carried her injured brother through the forest to reach the nearest hospital.

同義詞
  • bravely

    more common and less old-fashioned; focuses on facing danger or pain without fear

  • courageously

    slightly more formal; emphasises moral strength rather than physical effort

  • resolutely

    focuses on firmness of purpose and refusal to give up, matching the determination aspect of 'manfully'

  • determinedly

    emphasises strong intention and persistence; broader usage than 'manfully'

反義詞
  • cowardly

    acting without courage or running away from difficulty

  • timidly

    acting with fear or hesitation, the opposite of bold determination

文法句型

verb + manfully

manfully + verb

用法筆記

This word is somewhat old-fashioned and declining in everyday use. It describes the manner of action rather than the gender of the person, so it can be used for anyone who shows determination and steady courage when facing serious difficulties. Modern alternatives include 'bravely', 'determinedly', or 'resolutely'.

常見錯誤

❌He manfully opened the door.
✅He manfully pushed the heavy door open despite his injured arm.
💡'Manfully' requires a context of significant difficulty or challenge, not a trivial action.