boldly
BOHLD-lee
Boldly (adv) means In a confident, daring way. Example: “She boldly asked for a raise on her first day.”
adv
1
In a confident, daring way.
"She boldly asked for a raise on her first day."
"He boldly stepped forward to speak first."
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Word forms
- Comparative
- boldlier, more boldly
- Superlative
- boldliest, most boldly
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Etymology
From Old English bealdlīċe, simply bold plus the adverb ending -ly.
Rhymes for boldly
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What does “boldly” mean?
The word “boldly” means in a confident, daring way.
How do you pronounce “boldly”?
“Boldly” is pronounced BOHLD-lee (/ˈboʊldli/ in IPA).
How do you use “boldly” in a sentence?
Here is “boldly” used in a sentence: “She boldly asked for a raise on her first day.”
What part of speech is “boldly”?
“Boldly” is an adverb.
Where does the word “boldly” come from?
The word “boldly” comes from Old English. From Old English bealdlīċe, simply bold plus the adverb ending -ly.
Is “boldly” a common word?
“Boldly” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
