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

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

It’s been 60 years since Star Trek first allowed viewers to boldly go where no one has gone before. — Chris Snellgrove, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Aug. 2026

As an extension of our Rewrite the Rules summer campaign, this partnership encourages guests of all ages to express themselves boldly, explore their personal style with confidence and discover beauty on their own terms. — Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 31 July 2026

The New Bedford Whaling Museum in Massachusetts, which highlights the history, science and art of whaling rather than marine animals, embraced the one-star review by boldly printing the phrase on T-shirts, sweatshirts and tote bags. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026