INTREPIDLY Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

intrepidly

adverb

Definition of intrepidly

as in courageously

in a fearless manner spies sneaked intrepidly into the enemy's camp

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Cultivate psychological safety by courageously speaking uncomfortable truths, a quality remembered more than talent.

— Jason Walker PsyD, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
And there is no more important group of people than these young women who courageously stood up.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026

Definition of courageously

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Mario Zagallo, Brazil vs Sweden, 1958 Zagallo adds gloss to the scoreline by bravely sliding in to beat goalkeeper Svensson to the ball and poke it home.

— Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026
His aggression seems to have left Jacqueline unfazed (whether bravely, proudly, self-defensively, or resignedly) but leaves Michel devastated.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 9 July 2026

Definition of bravely

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And while reusing first-stage rocket boosters (like the Super Heavy) is firmly within SpaceX’s wheelshouse, the company has never reused the upper stage of a rocket.

— Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
Norway’s elite 6-foot-5 goal scorer raced with some of the best in the battle for the Golden Boot in the tournament, given to the player with the most goals, and his performance in DFW put his name firmly on the world stage.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

Definition of firmly

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But while Ridley Scott's original film was already the definitive outer-space horror, Cameron boldly shifted genres to make the definitive outer-space action movie.

— Richard Edwards, Space.com, 17 July 2026
But a brand that states its conclusion boldly without backing it up may find that the same trick backfires.

— Matthew Pittman, The Conversation, 17 July 2026

Definition of boldly

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Between rough-cut fringe, mermaid wave extensions, a bouffant side part and a slicked ponytail, Madix and Bembridge fearlessly sampled every style and silhouette in the big book of hair this season.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
Enola fearlessly climbs to the top of the carriage while wearing her white wedding dress, aiming a shotgun at the menacing figure.

— Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2026

Definition of fearlessly

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