Boldly
/ˈboʊldli/
adverbBeginner📊CommonAction
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Definitions
1
In a brave and confident way.
/ˈboʊldli/
adverbpositiveBeginner
Action
In a bold manner; bravely or confidently.
He boldly challenged the champion.
💡 Simply: With courage and confidence.
More Examples
2
She boldly went where no one had gone before.
How It's Used
Literature
"He boldly faced the dragon."
Everyday Speech
"She boldly stated her opinion."
From Middle English *boldeliche, from Old English *bealdlice, from *beald ‘bold’ + *lice ‘-ly’.
The word 'boldly' has been used in similar ways for centuries, often associated with acts of courage and defiance.
Memory tip
Think of a bold knight bravely charging into battle.
Word Origin
LanguageOld English
Original meaning
"bold"
boldly statedboldly declaredboldly went
Common misspellings
boldleyboldliy
Practice
Usage
40%Spoken
60%Written