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boldly

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈboʊldli/ · UK /ˈbəʊldli/

boldly means: With confidence and courage, even when something is difficult or risky.

adverb

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With confidence and courage, even when something is difficult or risky.

  • She spoke boldly to the crowd.
  • He boldly challenged the unfair decision.
  • We must act boldly if we want things to change.

Similar words: confidently, bravely, fearlessly

Opposites: timidly, cautiously

Common phrases: speak boldly, act boldly, step boldly, boldly declare

Questions about boldly

What does boldly mean?

With confidence and courage, even when something is difficult or risky.

What is boldly in other languages?

Türkçe: cesurca · Español: audazmente · Français: hardiment · Deutsch: mutig · Italiano: coraggiosamente · 日本語: 大胆に

How do you pronounce boldly?

In American English /ˈboʊldli/; in British English /ˈbəʊldli/.

How do you use boldly in a sentence?

She spoke boldly to the crowd. He boldly challenged the unfair decision.

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