boldly
gb/bˈoʊldli/ us/bˈoʊldli/
B2
Inglês
bátran, merészen, feltűnően, arcátlanul, pimaszul
B2
1
Padrão de uso:
[someone] [does something] boldly
She boldly challenged the decision in front of the whole team.
Bátran megkérdőjelezte a döntést az egész csapat előtt.
He walked boldly onto the stage and began his speech.
Bátran lépett a színpadra, és elkezdte a beszédét.
They boldly invested in the new idea when others were unsure.
Exemplos para aprendentes
She spoke boldly in the meeting.
Bátran felszólalt az értekezleten.
He boldly tried something new.
Bátran kipróbált valami újat.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes use the adjective *bold* instead of the adverb (*He spoke bold* → *He spoke boldly*).
Significado
in a brave, confident way
Colocações
speak boldly
|act boldly
|step boldly
|move boldly
|boldly declare
|boldly claim
|boldly venture
|boldly face
|boldly challenge
|boldly defend
Sinónimos
bravely (Emphasizes facing danger or fear.)
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confidently (Emphasizes self-assurance more than risk.)
Antónimos
timidly (Shows a lack of confidence or courage.)
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cautiously (Avoids risk rather than embracing it.)
Temas
emotions
|communication
|personal_development
Definição
If you do something boldly, you do it bravely and with confidence.
In a confident and courageous way, without showing fear or hesitation.
B2
2
Padrão de uso:
[something] is boldly [colored/designed/lit/outlined]
The logo is boldly printed on the front of the bag.
A logó feltűnően látható a táska elején.
She chose a dress with boldly patterned fabric.
Egy merész mintájú anyagból készült ruhát választott.
The headline was boldly displayed at the top of the page.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The sign is boldly written.
A felirat nagy, feltűnő betűkkel van kiírva.
The room is boldly painted.
A szoba merész színekkel van kifestve.
Erro comum:
In typography, learners may say *boldly* when they mean *in bold* (e.g., *Write your name boldly* → often *Write your name in bold*).
Significado
in a striking, noticeable way
Colocações
boldly colored
|boldly patterned
|boldly designed
|boldly outlined
|boldly printed
|boldly labeled
|boldly highlighted
|boldly contrasted
|boldly graphic
|boldly lit
Sinónimos
vividly (Often focuses on bright color or clear mental images.)
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conspicuously (Emphasizes being easily noticed, sometimes undesirably.)
Antónimos
subtly (Uses gentle, not obvious effects.)
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faintly (Is light or hard to see.)
Temas
art_design
|media
|writing
Definição
If something is done boldly, it looks very strong and easy to see.
In a way that is strong, clear, and easy to notice; with a vivid or dramatic effect.
C1
3
arcátlanul
B2
pimaszul
B2
Padrão de uso:
[someone] [does something] boldly
He boldly lied to their faces and expected to be believed.
Arcátlanul a szemükbe hazudott, és azt várta, hogy elhiggyék neki.
She boldly pushed past the line as if the rules did not apply to her.
Arcátlanul előretolakodott a sorban, mintha rá nem vonatkoznának a szabályok.
The man stared boldly, making her uncomfortable.
Exemplos para aprendentes
He spoke boldly, but it sounded rude.
Pimaszul beszélt, és ez udvariatlannak hangzott.
Erro comum:
This negative sense is less common; in many contexts *boldly* is positive (brave/confident), so check the tone.
Significado
in a shameless or rude way
Colocações
stare boldly
|lie boldly
|boldly ignore
|boldly refuse
|boldly demand
|boldly interrupt
|boldly flirt
|boldly walk in
|boldly accuse
|boldly criticize
Sinónimos
brazenly (Strongly suggests shamelessness.)
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impudently (More formal; stresses disrespect.)
Antónimos
respectfully (Shows politeness and consideration.)
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modestly (Avoids attention and overconfidence.)
Temas
social_interaction
|behavior
|emotions
Definição
If someone does something boldly in this sense, they do it in a rude or shameless way.
In a way that shows a lack of respect, modesty, or shame; brazenly.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
boldly
IPA
GB/bˈoʊldli/
US/bˈoʊldli/
Sílabas e acento
boldly (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (boldly)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: boldly
- Plural: boldlies
Família de palavras
Expressões
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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- They want to boldly go where no one 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.
Exemplos
- 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.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- To put it boldly, I disagree.