boldly

[ bohld-lee ]

adverb

1. 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.

2. without worrying about the opinion or judgment of others:

   He uttered his prayer loudly, boldly, not caring if the others overheard.

3. without regard for the rules of propriety or morality; impudently or brazenly:

   The chutzpah it takes to lie so boldly is epic!

4. 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.

5. 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 Words From

• o·ver·bold·ly adverb
• su·per·bold·ly adverb
• un·bold·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of boldly¹

bold ( def ) + -ly

Example Sentences

They boldly affirmed their identity as Americans in a society that did not view them as equal citizens.

From Salon

I mean, I didn’t say it quite that boldly.

From Los Angeles Times

To beat Trump, Harris must tell the truth as boldly and relentlessly as he lies.

From Salon

Staff members’ jackets even boldly declare, “Fandom lives here.”

From Los Angeles Times

However, a new study published this week in Nature Aging says that this upward trend is curbing and boldly states that “humanity’s battle for a long life has largely been accomplished.”

From Salon

Related Words

• brazenly
• courageously
• daringly
• eagerly
• fearlessly