Synonyms of boldly

boldly

adverb

as in courageously

in a fearless manner

she strode boldly into the political fray

Synonyms & Similar Words

• courageously
• firmly
• bravely
• fearlessly
• manfully
• intrepidly
• valiantly
• stalwartly
• dauntlessly
• valorously
• resolutely
• heroically
• gallantly
• hastily
• determinedly
• daringly
• audaciously
• stoutly
• gutsily
• stoutheartedly
• adventurously
• spiritedly
• doughtily
• gamely
• brazenly
• wildly
• pluckily
• hardily
• brashly
• recklessly
• venturously
• rashly
• crazily
• grittily
• impetuously
• impulsively
• imprudently
• heedlessly
• incautiously
• insanely
• foolishly
• self-confidently
• spunkily
• precipitately
• foolhardily
• thoughtlessly
• overconfidently
• venturesomely
• hotheadedly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fearfully
• timidly
• timorously
• cowardly
• shyly
• cravenly
• diffidently
• nervously
• anxiously
• spinelessly
• cautiously
• apprehensively
• carefully
• skittishly
• pusillanimously
• prudently
• spiritlessly
• heedfully
• mousily

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of boldly

But while Ridley Scott's original film was already the definitive outer-space horror, Cameron boldly shifted genres to make the definitive outer-space action movie. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 July 2026

But a brand that states its conclusion boldly without backing it up may find that the same trick backfires. — Matthew Pittman, The Conversation, 17 July 2026

Gengras hangs back, letting his synths thicken the air rather than leaping boldly to the front. — Daniel Bromfield, Pitchfork, 15 July 2026

To define the hero’s troubles and thus his character, Nolan boldly expands things referred to only glancingly in the Odyssey into major scenes. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 15 July 2026

But when renovating an 18th-century apartment on a side street in the Marais, architect Clément Lesnoff-Rocard boldly undid a number of alterations to the home over the years. — Felix Wagner, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2026

Neon boldly stepped in to release the project, and recent reporting has speculated about potential fall festival berths. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 9 July 2026

Jefferson’s sanguine view complemented his conviction that the American people ought to boldly self-govern, unimpeded by the state. — Jim Rasenberger, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026

Be ready to build off every answer and boldly prompt for personal anecdotes that bring stories to life. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026