baldly
gb/bˈɔldli/ us/bˈɔldli/
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Angličtina
kerek perec, kendőzetlenül, nyersen, puritánul, dísztelenül, szikáran, egyértelműen, nyilvánvalóan
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Vzorec užití:
[someone] says/states/tells [something] baldly
She baldly told him she wasn’t interested.
Kerek perec megmondta neki, hogy nem érdekli.
The report baldly states that the project has failed.
A jelentés kendőzetlenül kijelenti, hogy a projekt kudarcot vallott.
He baldly refused to apologize.
Učební příklady
I said it baldly, and she got upset.
Kerek perec mondtam ki, és ő ettől feldühödött.
He baldly said no.
Kerek perec nemet mondott.
Častá chyba:
Often confused with boldly (= bravely or confidently). Baldly means bluntly or plainly.
Význam
in a blunt, direct way
Kolokace
state baldly
|say baldly
|tell [someone] baldly
|baldly admit
|baldly deny
|baldly assert
|baldly refuse
|baldly reject
|baldly claim
|baldly dismiss
Synonyma
bluntly (Very direct and possibly rude; the closest match.)
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frankly (Direct, but can sound less harsh than baldly.)
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flatly (Direct and firm, often in refusals or denials.)
Antonyma
tactfully (Saying something carefully to avoid offending.)
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diplomatically (Speaking in a way that maintains good relations.)
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politely (Showing courtesy rather than bluntness.)
Témata
communication
|social_interaction
Definice
in a very direct way, without politeness
In a blunt, plain way that may sound rude or insensitive, without trying to be polite or tactful.
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Vzorec užití:
[something] is presented/described baldly
The room was baldly furnished, with only a bed and a chair.
A szoba puritánul volt berendezve, csak egy ágy és egy szék volt benne.
The facts are baldly presented, without any commentary.
A tényeket szikáran mutatják be, mindenféle kommentár nélkül.
He described the incident baldly, leaving out the emotional context.
Učební příklady
The story is told baldly, with few details.
A történetet szikáran mesélik el, kevés részlettel.
Častá chyba:
Baldly here means 'without decoration or extra explanation,' not 'without hair.'
Význam
in a plain, unadorned style
Kolokace
baldly presented
|baldly described
|baldly written
|baldly functional
|baldly simple
|baldly factual
|baldly stated
|baldly realistic
Synonyma
starkly (Emphasizes harsh simplicity or contrast.)
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plainly (Neutral simplicity; can be less severe.)
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barely (Emphasizes the absence of additions or ornament.)
Antonyma
elaborately (With many details or additions.)
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ornately (With decorative detail.)
Témata
writing
|art_design
|communication
Definice
in a very plain way, without extra detail
In a plain, stark, or unembellished way, with little decoration, detail, or explanation.
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egyértelműen
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Vzorec užití:
baldly + [adjective] (e.g., obvious, false, apparent)
It was baldly obvious that she wanted to leave.
Egyértelmű volt, hogy el akar menni.
The statement is baldly false.
Az állítás egyértelműen hamis.
His excuse was baldly unconvincing.
Učební příklady
The claim is baldly false.
Az állítás egyértelműen hamis.
Častá chyba:
Don’t use baldly for physical appearance; it typically intensifies a judgment (e.g., 'baldly false').
Význam
in an unmistakably obvious way
Kolokace
baldly obvious
|baldly apparent
|baldly clear
|baldly false
|baldly untrue
|baldly wrong
Synonyma
plainly (Clear and easy to see; less forceful than baldly.)
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patently (Emphasizes that something is clearly the case, often in argument.)
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clearly (General term; less emphatic.)
Antonyma
ambiguously (In a way that can be understood in more than one way.)
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unclearly (Not easy to understand or see.)
Témata
communication
|thinking_reasoning
Definice
clearly and without doubt
In a way that makes something plain and unmistakable; used to emphasize that something is clearly true or false.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
baldly
IPA
GB/bˈɔldli/
US/bˈɔldli/
Slabiky a přízvuk
baldly (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (baldly)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: baldly
- Plural: baldlies
Příbuzná slova
Forms
baldlies
noun
Core family
bald
adjective A2
baldness
noun
Výrazy
baldly obvious
1/bˈɔldli ˈɑbviəs/
fixed phrase
completely and unmistakably obvious
very, very obvious
Příklady
- It was baldly obvious that they had rehearsed the answers.
- Her irritation was baldly obvious in her voice.
- By then it was baldly obvious we were lost.
Učební příklady
- It is baldly obvious that he is tired.
to put it baldly
1/tə pˈʊt ˈɪt bˈɔldli/
fixed phrase
introduce a blunt statement
used before you say something very direct
Příklady
- To put it baldly, we don’t have enough money to continue.
- To put it baldly, your plan won’t work.
- To put it baldly, he lied.
Učební příklady
- To put it baldly, I disagree.