baldly
gb/bˈɔldli/ us/bˈɔldli/
C1
Inglese
kerek perec, kendőzetlenül, nyersen, puritánul, dísztelenül, szikáran, egyértelműen, nyilvánvalóan
C1
1
Schema d'uso:
[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.
Esempi per chi studia
I said it baldly, and she got upset.
Kerek perec mondtam ki, és ő ettől feldühödött.
He baldly said no.
Kerek perec nemet mondott.
Errore comune:
Often confused with boldly (= bravely or confidently). Baldly means bluntly or plainly.
Significato
in a blunt, direct way
Collocazioni
state baldly
|say baldly
|tell [someone] baldly
|baldly admit
|baldly deny
|baldly assert
|baldly refuse
|baldly reject
|baldly claim
|baldly dismiss
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
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.)
Temi
communication
|social_interaction
Definizione
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.
C1
2
Schema d'uso:
[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.
Esempi per chi studia
The story is told baldly, with few details.
A történetet szikáran mesélik el, kevés részlettel.
Errore comune:
Baldly here means 'without decoration or extra explanation,' not 'without hair.'
Significato
in a plain, unadorned style
Collocazioni
baldly presented
|baldly described
|baldly written
|baldly functional
|baldly simple
|baldly factual
|baldly stated
|baldly realistic
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
elaborately (With many details or additions.)
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ornately (With decorative detail.)
Temi
writing
|art_design
|communication
Definizione
in a very plain way, without extra detail
In a plain, stark, or unembellished way, with little decoration, detail, or explanation.
C1
3
egyértelműen
B1
Schema d'uso:
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.
Esempi per chi studia
The claim is baldly false.
Az állítás egyértelműen hamis.
Errore comune:
Don’t use baldly for physical appearance; it typically intensifies a judgment (e.g., 'baldly false').
Significato
in an unmistakably obvious way
Collocazioni
baldly obvious
|baldly apparent
|baldly clear
|baldly false
|baldly untrue
|baldly wrong
Sinonimi
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.)
Contrari
ambiguously (In a way that can be understood in more than one way.)
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unclearly (Not easy to understand or see.)
Temi
communication
|thinking_reasoning
Definizione
clearly and without doubt
In a way that makes something plain and unmistakable; used to emphasize that something is clearly true or false.
Grammatica
Forma base
baldly
IPA
GB/bˈɔldli/
US/bˈɔldli/
Sillabe e accento
baldly (1 sillaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (baldly)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: baldly
- Plural: baldlies
Famiglia di parole
Forms
baldlies
noun
Core family
bald
adjective A2
baldness
noun
Espressioni
baldly obvious
1/bˈɔldli ˈɑbviəs/
fixed phrase
completely and unmistakably obvious
very, very obvious
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- To put it baldly, I disagree.