boldly
Americanadverb
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without hesitation or fear in the face of risk or danger; courageously.
To those who so boldly fought and died for our freedom, I apologize that so many have thrown it away.
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without worrying about the opinion or judgment of others.
He uttered his prayer loudly, boldly, not caring if the others overheard.
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without regard for the rules of propriety or morality; impudently or brazenly.
The chutzpah it takes to lie so boldly is epic!
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in a way that goes beyond usual limits of conventional thought or action; in a visionary or imaginative way.
The new concert hall demonstrates that an intimate musical experience and boldly innovative architecture need not be in conflict.
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in a way that is visually striking or arresting; in a showy or flashy way.
The boldly striped entrance hall makes a dramatic opening statement in this home.
The male is an attractive and boldly marked bird, while the female is comparatively drab.
Other Word Forms
- overboldly adverb
- superboldly adverb
- unboldly adverb
Etymology
Origin of boldly
Example Sentences
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It was as if they were staring at the AI industry’s broader dilemma: whether to move boldly into uncertain territory or wait for clarity and risk falling behind.
With “Resurrection,” Bi delivers something uncommonly rich, boldly conceiving his latest as a salute to the history of film.
From Los Angeles Times
Busta Rhymes got a young TikTok creator all in check over the weekend after he boldly and incorrectly identified the rapper as “Saturday Night Live” alum Tracy Morgan.
From Los Angeles Times
Four of the top contenders for the 2026 visual effects Oscar boldly reimagine beloved worlds or characters.
From Los Angeles Times
Now, Pope John believed, it was time to leave that defensive crouch and boldly proclaim Jesus as “the light of the nations.”
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