as in adventurous
inclined or willing to take risks
not too surprisingly, rock climbing tends to attract the more emboldened seekers of outdoor adventure
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in inspired
to fill with courage or strength of purpose
his poor showing in his first swim meet just emboldened him to train even harder
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of emboldened
Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
This political backing fosters a climate in which settlers feel emboldened to act with impunity.
—Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 12 Dec. 2025
Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
And in Pico Union, pedestrians were robbed at gunpoint by assailants emboldened by the cover of night.
—Gavin J. Quinton, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for emboldened
Adjective
This sends a signal of the Russians’ emboldened stance to the largest military alliance in history, at a time when the US role in it has been cast into doubt.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 9 Jan. 2026
This political backing fosters a climate in which settlers feel emboldened to act with impunity.
—Arie Perliger, The Conversation, 12 Dec. 2025
Verb
That appeasement only emboldened Hitler, and the rest is history.
—Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
And in Pico Union, pedestrians were robbed at gunpoint by assailants emboldened by the cover of night.
—Gavin J. Quinton, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for emboldened
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emboldened
Adjective
-
The music industry’s red carpets are usually bolder, brighter and more adventurous than their Hollywood counterparts.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
-
More adventurous hikers can tackle Morne du Vitet, the island’s highest point, or the Sentier de Grand Fond, which winds along dramatic coastal cliffs and natural pools.—
Molly Barstein,
Vogue,
1 Feb. 2026
Verb
-
Not to be outdone by a property clearly inspired by George Lucas' space opera, LucasArts launched its own ambitious (and wildly successful) series of space sims.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
31 Jan. 2026
-
The designer painted the serpent mural that gave the residence its name, and the artwork directly inspired the necklace included in this package.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
The looks grew more daring, spanning tear-away jean shorts and jeans covered in clear sequins to micro shorts worn over base layers.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
29 Jan. 2026
-
Insisting that the mission is bigger than any one person, including its creator, the film opens space for more daring, messy attempts to follow.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Still, the paper has been encouraged by early signs from its first week.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
2 Feb. 2026
-
Though it’s not required, candidates are encouraged to fill out job applications online before attending the Thunder Valley Casino job fairs.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
-
This showstopper of a dessert mashes up the bold caffeinated flavors of classic tiramisu with the perfectly wobbly, creamy perfection of panna cotta.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
-
Making a monetization limitations promise up front is a bold move as a small indie studio, but that is one way in which Wildlight plans to differentiate itself from other video game developers.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
That single, raw courageous act for Fritzie to lie about her age spared her life in the moment.—
Bernard Cherkasov,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
-
May 21 – June 20 A courageous vision can lead you through complex issues.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
Today at Orlando Family Stage, the mission is to empower young people to be brave and empathetic.—
Julie Ruth Owen,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
-
Aquarius' 2026 love horoscope Be brave enough to lead with your heart, not just your mind.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
-
The Frontier is a nonprofit newsroom that produces fearless journalism with impact in Oklahoma.—
Ari Fife,
The Frontier,
31 Jan. 2026
-
The thrill of seeing a fearless, indefatigable performer single-handedly populate the stage with the myriad figures of this masterwork never lets up.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Emboldened.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emboldened. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
