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em·bold·ened | \ im-ˈbōl-dənd 
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\Definition of emboldened
: made bold or bolder : instilled with boldness, courage, or resolution
"This is the way it's gonna be," Stoddard announced. He had reason to feel emboldened. So far, Tom Murphy and Dan Burke had backed his every decision.— Ken Auletta If the participant moves toward the creature, it avoids contact. But if the person doesn't move, the emboldened sprite edges closer and finally lands on an outstretched hand.— Ivars Peterson
Synonyms & Antonyms for emboldened
Synonyms
- adventuresome,
- adventurous,
- audacious,
- bold,
- daring,
- dashing,
- enterprising,
- free-swinging,
- gutsy,
- hardy,
- nerved,
- nervy,
- venturesome,
- venturous
Antonyms
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The first known use of emboldened was in 1569
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