boldly
1 of 1adverb/ˈboʊldli/
1
in a courageous and fearless way, without hesitation even when facing danger or risk
- The firefighters boldly entered the burning building to save the trapped family.
- She boldly confronted her fears and jumped off the cliff into the water below.
- Soldiers boldly charged across the battlefield despite heavy fire.
- He boldly stood up to the bully who was harassing his friend.
- The explorer boldly ventured into the uncharted jungle alone.
2
in a brazen or shameless manner, ignoring social rules or moral limits
- He boldly lied to cover up his mistake, expecting no one to notice.
- The student boldly cheated on the exam right in front of the teacher.
- She boldly ignored the dress code and wore jeans to the formal dinner.
- They boldly flouted the regulations and built without a permit.
- The politician boldly broke promises without facing any consequences.
3
in a visually striking or showy manner
- The walls were boldly painted in bright yellow and blue.
- He boldly wore a patterned jacket that caught everyone's attention.
- The advertisement was boldly designed to stand out on busy streets.
- The dancer moved boldly across the stage, commanding the audience's gaze.
- The artist boldly used contrasting colors to create a dramatic effect.
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