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
• heroically
• resolutely
• gallantly
• hastily
• determinedly
• daringly
• audaciously
• stoutly
• gutsily
• stoutheartedly
• spiritedly
• adventurously
• doughtily
• gamely
• brazenly
• pluckily
• hardily
• brashly
• recklessly
• wildly
• rashly
• crazily
• grittily
• impetuously
• impulsively
• venturously
• imprudently
• heedlessly
• incautiously
• foolishly
• insanely
• 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

Extravagantly bewigged, boldly buxom, and graced with a peerless, vibrato-laden soprano voice, the exuberant Parton succeeded a hit-making early career in partnership with vocalist Porter Wagoner with a long series of solo hits. — Chris Morris, Variety, 25 Aug. 2026

Sipping on the watermelon, calamansi, ginger agua fresca was just the right pairing with my boldly piquant dinner. — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026

Now is the time to dive boldly into all these issues, not step back or concede. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Aug. 2026

Lawmakers simply closed their ears to the critics and boldly pushed ahead, either oblivious or indifferent to the consequences to Maryland taxpayers. — Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 19 Aug. 2026

Last year, the state acted boldly by enacting Senate Bill 72, a law that establishes a statewide target of nine million acre-feet of additional water supply by 2040. — Valerie Pryor, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026

In interviews with the Observer, key players tell the story behind how a quiet city task force has boldly and thoughtfully tackled an urgent threat to Charlotte and its future. — Peter St Onge, Charlotte Observer, 17 Aug. 2026

Xerjoff’s distinctive flacon is bathed in three dynamic colors that boldly represent Lamborghini’s super sports cars. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026

Such a mind might fail an unverifiable consciousness test at the same time that its persistent interests start to boldly assert themselves. — Andréa Morris, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026