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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.