英語

boldly

gb/bˈoʊldli/ us/bˈoʊldli/
B2 英語
語義
0件の語義
adverb B2 property
1

in a brave, confident way

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

用法パターン: [someone] [does something] boldly
よくある間違い:
Learners sometimes use the adjective *bold* instead of the adverb (*He spoke bold* → *He spoke boldly*).
類義語
bravely (Emphasizes facing danger or fear.) | confidently (Emphasizes self-assurance more than risk.)
対義語
timidly (Shows a lack of confidence or courage.) | cautiously (Avoids risk rather than embracing it.)
コロケーション
speak boldly |act boldly |step boldly |move boldly |boldly declare |boldly claim |boldly venture |boldly face |boldly challenge |boldly defend
テーマ
emotions |communication |personal_development
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • 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.

用法パターン: [something] is boldly [colored/designed/lit/outlined]
よくある間違い:
In typography, learners may say *boldly* when they mean *in bold* (e.g., *Write your name boldly* → often *Write your name in bold*).
類義語
vividly (Often focuses on bright color or clear mental images.) | conspicuously (Emphasizes being easily noticed, sometimes undesirably.)
対義語
subtly (Uses gentle, not obvious effects.) | faintly (Is light or hard to see.)
コロケーション
boldly colored |boldly patterned |boldly designed |boldly outlined |boldly printed |boldly labeled |boldly highlighted |boldly contrasted |boldly graphic |boldly lit
テーマ
art_design |media |writing
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • 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.

用法パターン: [someone] [does something] boldly
よくある間違い:
This negative sense is less common; in many contexts *boldly* is positive (brave/confident), so check the tone.
類義語
brazenly (Strongly suggests shamelessness.) | impudently (More formal; stresses disrespect.)
対義語
respectfully (Shows politeness and consideration.) | modestly (Avoids attention and overconfidence.)
コロケーション
stare boldly |lie boldly |boldly ignore |boldly refuse |boldly demand |boldly interrupt |boldly flirt |boldly walk in |boldly accuse |boldly criticize
テーマ
social_interaction |behavior |emotions
例文
  • 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.
学習者向け例文
  • He spoke boldly, but it sounded rude.
文法
辞書形
boldly
IPA
GB/bˈoʊldli/
US/bˈoʊldli/
音節・強勢
boldly (1音節)
Stress on 1st syllable (boldly)
活用形
Noun
  • Base: boldly
  • Plural: boldlies
関連語
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
表現

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.

例文
  • 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.

例文
  • 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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