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valiant

adjective
 
 
/ˈvæl.i.ənt/

Definition

very brave or bravely determined, especially when things are difficult or the situation gives no cause for hope: The company has made a valiant effort/attempt in the last two years to make itself more efficient.Brave and courageous valiantly
 
 
/-li/ adverb
Brave and courageous
(Definition of valiant adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
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