† ˈbravingly,adv.Obs. [f.prec. + -ly2.] In a braving manner; boastfully, defiantly. 1616Sheldon Miracles of Antichr. 4 (L.) Bravingly, in your epistle to Sir Edward Hobby, you end thus.1631R. Brathwait Whimzies 47 Hee domineeres bravely; beares himselfe toward his ragged regiment bravingly.