Meaning & use
boldly
In a confident, courageous manner, without fear of risk or criticism.
See it in a sentence
She boldly raised her hand to challenge the professor's controversial argument in front of everyone.
The explorers boldly ventured into the cave despite warnings about its unstable ceiling.
A note on using this word
Boldly modifies verbs of action or speech; pair it with words like 'declared,' 'stepped,' or 'asked.'
Words with a similar meaning
bravelyfearlessly
Choose a synonym to suit the sentence. Meanings can overlap without being identical.
Words with an opposite meaning
timidly
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