1.
If someone is ~, they behave bravely and honourably in a dangerous or difficult situation. (OLD-FASHIONED)
The ~ soldiers lost their lives so that peace might reign again.
= brave
ADJ
~ly
The town responded ~ly to the War.
= bravely
ADV: ADV with v
2.
A ~ effort or fight is one in which someone tried very hard to do something difficult, although in the end they failed. (WRITTEN)
He died at the age of 82, after a ~ fight against illness.
= valiant, brave
ADJ: ADJ n approval
3.
If a man is ~, he is kind, polite, and considerate towards women. (OLD-FASHIONED)
Douglas was a complex man, thoughtful, ~, and generous.
= courteous
ADJ
~ly
He ~ly kissed Marie’s hand as we prepared to leave.
= courteously
ADV: ADV with v