audaciously

adverb

au·​da·​cious·​ly
(ˈ)ȯ-¦dā-shəs-lē
Synonyms of audaciouslynext
: in an audacious manner

Word History

Etymology

audacious entry 1 + -ly

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“Audaciously.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/audaciously. Accessed 14 Dec. 2025.

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