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 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

Such moments display a boldly personal approach to conflict journalism, one in which a frank, nuanced depiction of daily life tells us more about war than any losses or gains on the battlefield. — Madeleine Wulfahrt, New Yorker, 8 July 2026

The 1986 theatrical movie boldly killed off many of the franchise's most iconic characters in a bid to flog more toys. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 5 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

The Lions had boldly traded up to draft the Alabama cornerback, and on that April night two years ago in Detroit’s Campus Martius Park, in front of record crowds, the football world was his, the possibilities endless. — Bob Wojnowski, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2026

And of how efficiently and boldly that talent must be acquired to keep pace in the great efficiency contest that is the NHL. — Thomas Drance, New York Times, 24 June 2026