EMBOLDENED Synonyms: 174 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

im-ˈbōl-dənd

Definition of emboldened

as in adventurous

inclined or willing to take risks not too surprisingly, rock climbing tends to attract the more emboldened seekers of outdoor adventure

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verb

past tense of embolden

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

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Recent Examples of emboldened

Adjective

These two realities—of emboldened puritanism and abundant openness—clash in confounding ways. — Sophia Nguyen, The Atlantic, 18 July 2026 Sunday on Centre Court, Sinner defended his Wimbledon title, fending off an emboldened Alexander Zverev after dropping the first set to win 6-7(2), 7-6(7), 6-3, 6-4. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 12 July 2026

Verb

So much so that some have felt emboldened to challenge Russia over its war in Ukraine. — Fred Weir, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Aug. 2026 Pyongyang has grown more unpredictable as it has become emboldened by its nuclear program. — Zheng Jiyong, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for emboldened

Recent Examples of Synonyms for emboldened

Adjective

There are dozens of ships, operators and itineraries, from small, adventurous expedition vessels to larger ships offering comfort and luxury.

— Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Often cast in adventurous roles, he was much admired for his elegant bearing.

— Daria Egidi, Vanity Fair, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of adventurous

Verb

My ‘Harmony’ massage is inspired by Lomi Lomi—a traditional Hawaiian healing technique known for its continuous, flowing strokes.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
Netflix has created an Academy Award-winning global phenomenon with KPop Demon Hunters that has inspired fans around the world with its powerful music, storytelling, and characters.

— Martin Goillandeau, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of inspired

Adjective

Posing in a mirror selfie on the set of her Hulu show Only Murders in the Building, the actress wore a dramatic, daring red gown.

— Meg Walters, InStyle, 15 Aug. 2026
Zendaya in particular has proved exceptionally good at getting young viewers to show up for more daring movies, such as this spring’s The Drama; comparatively, something as broadly crowd-pleasing as Brand New Day is a layup.

— David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of daring

Verb

After Wednesday's hearing, Warren said he was encouraged by the judge's questions and hoped for a ruling before students return for the new semester.

— Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
The story reported that, wary of potential consequences for employment in California, Newsom had encouraged Bonta to find a solution out of court.

— Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of encouraged

Adjective

By the time Hacks reached its fifth and final season, Deborah Vance (Jean Smart) was still Deborah Vance — big earrings, bold looks and all.

— Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026
Traditional toile patterns tend to tap bold blues and greens, but the chocolate hue is a decidedly autumnal shade.

— Maria Sabella, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of bold

Adjective

President Harry Truman’s courageous decision to support the United Nations in defending the South against invasion from the North laid the foundation for today’s remarkably successful Republic of Korea.

— Arthur I. Cyr, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
But no revelation is as courageous or groundbreaking as Panettiere’s description of her experience with postpartum depression.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of courageous

Adjective

Founded by Charles Tanqueray in London, the brand was built on a fearless pursuit of perfection — with over 300 versions created before the final London Dry expression was perfected.

— Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
But Abney’s instincts and fearless makeup were always going to leave an impact on this staff.

— Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of fearless

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