spunkily

/ˈspʌŋkɪli/
adverb
  1. In a brave, determined, or lively manner.
    • She spunkily defended her friend against the unfair criticism.
    • He spunkily refused to give up, even after failing the test twice.
    • The puppy spunkily chased after the much larger dog.
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