Englanti

boldly

gb/bˈoʊldli/ us/bˈoʊldli/
B2 Englanti
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adverb B2 property
1

in a brave, confident way

If you do something boldly, you do it bravely and with confidence.

Käyttömalli: [someone] [does something] boldly
Tyypillinen virhe:
Learners sometimes use the adjective *bold* instead of the adverb (*He spoke bold* → *He spoke boldly*).
Synonyymit
bravely (Emphasizes facing danger or fear.) | confidently (Emphasizes self-assurance more than risk.)
Antonyymit
timidly (Shows a lack of confidence or courage.) | cautiously (Avoids risk rather than embracing it.)
Kollokaatiot
speak boldly |act boldly |step boldly |move boldly |boldly declare |boldly claim |boldly venture |boldly face |boldly challenge |boldly defend
Teemat
emotions |communication |personal_development
Esimerkit
  • She boldly challenged the decision in front of the whole team.
  • He walked boldly onto the stage and began his speech.
  • They boldly invested in the new idea when others were unsure.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • She spoke boldly in the meeting.
  • He boldly tried something new.
adverb B2 property
2

in a striking, noticeable way

If something is done boldly, it looks very strong and easy to see.

Käyttömalli: [something] is boldly [colored/designed/lit/outlined]
Tyypillinen virhe:
In typography, learners may say *boldly* when they mean *in bold* (e.g., *Write your name boldly* → often *Write your name in bold*).
Synonyymit
vividly (Often focuses on bright color or clear mental images.) | conspicuously (Emphasizes being easily noticed, sometimes undesirably.)
Antonyymit
subtly (Uses gentle, not obvious effects.) | faintly (Is light or hard to see.)
Kollokaatiot
boldly colored |boldly patterned |boldly designed |boldly outlined |boldly printed |boldly labeled |boldly highlighted |boldly contrasted |boldly graphic |boldly lit
Teemat
art_design |media |writing
Esimerkit
  • The logo is boldly printed on the front of the bag.
  • She chose a dress with boldly patterned fabric.
  • The headline was boldly displayed at the top of the page.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • The sign is boldly written.
  • The room is boldly painted.
adverb C1 property
3

in a shameless or rude way

If someone does something boldly in this sense, they do it in a rude or shameless way.

Käyttömalli: [someone] [does something] boldly
Tyypillinen virhe:
This negative sense is less common; in many contexts *boldly* is positive (brave/confident), so check the tone.
Synonyymit
brazenly (Strongly suggests shamelessness.) | impudently (More formal; stresses disrespect.)
Antonyymit
respectfully (Shows politeness and consideration.) | modestly (Avoids attention and overconfidence.)
Kollokaatiot
stare boldly |lie boldly |boldly ignore |boldly refuse |boldly demand |boldly interrupt |boldly flirt |boldly walk in |boldly accuse |boldly criticize
Teemat
social_interaction |behavior |emotions
Esimerkit
  • He boldly lied to their faces and expected to be believed.
  • She boldly pushed past the line as if the rules did not apply to her.
  • The man stared boldly, making her uncomfortable.
Oppijaesimerkit
  • He spoke boldly, but it sounded rude.
Kielioppi
Sanakirjamuoto
boldly
IPA
GB/bˈoʊldli/
US/bˈoʊldli/
Tavut ja painotus
boldly (1 tavu)
Stress on 1st syllable (boldly)
Taivutusmuodot
Noun
  • Base: boldly
  • Plural: boldlies
Sanaperhe
Forms
boldlies noun
Core family
bold adjective B1 boldness noun B2
Related words
embolden verb
Negative and opposite forms
timid adjective B2 timidly adverb
Advanced or less common
boldface noun
Ilmaukset

to boldly go where no one has gone before

1
/tə bˈoʊldli ɡˈoʊ wˈɛɹ nˈoʊ wˈʌn hˈæz ɡˈɔn bɪfˈɔɹ/
fixed phrase

to explore new, unknown territory

To do something new that nobody has done before.

Esimerkit
  • With this experiment, the team is boldly going where no one has gone before.
  • She left a safe job to boldly go where no one had gone before in her field.
  • The startup claims it will boldly go where no competitor has gone before.

to put it boldly

1
/tə pˈʊt ˈɪt bˈoʊldli/
fixed phrase

to say something very directly

Used before a strong, direct statement.

Esimerkit
  • To put it boldly, the plan is failing and we need a new one.
  • To put it boldly, you were treated unfairly.
  • To put it boldly, this product is not ready for sale.

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