boldly
To perform an action in a brave, confident, or daring manner, often showing a lack of fear or hesitation. It describes behavior that is noticeable, striking, and assertive, frequently involving a willingness to take risks or challenge conventions.
Exemplos
3 de 5She boldly asked for a seat at the crowded table, surprising everyone with her confidence.
She confidently asked for a seat at the crowded table, surprising everyone with her confidence.
The committee boldly proposed a complete restructuring of the department to improve efficiency.
The committee courageously proposed a complete restructuring of the department to improve efficiency.
He boldly went up to the celebrity and asked for a selfie during dinner.
He gutsily went up to the celebrity and asked for a selfie during dinner.
Sinônimos
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Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the 'B' (Bold) button in text editors; it makes text stand out and look strong, just as acting boldly makes a person stand out.
Quiz rápido
The young entrepreneur ____ approached the investors with his unconventional idea.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: boldly
Exemplos
She boldly asked for a seat at the crowded table, surprising everyone with her confidence.
everydayShe confidently asked for a seat at the crowded table, surprising everyone with her confidence.
The committee boldly proposed a complete restructuring of the department to improve efficiency.
formalThe committee courageously proposed a complete restructuring of the department to improve efficiency.
He boldly went up to the celebrity and asked for a selfie during dinner.
informalHe gutsily went up to the celebrity and asked for a selfie during dinner.
The researcher boldly challenges the established theories of quantum physics in her latest paper.
academicThe researcher fearlessly challenges the established theories of quantum physics in her latest paper.
Our company must move boldly into the international market to survive the upcoming fiscal year.
businessOur company must decisively enter the international market to survive the upcoming fiscal year.
Sinônimos
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Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
to go boldly where no one has gone before
to explore new and unknown territories (popularized by Star Trek)
boldly stated
expressed in a clear and strong way
boldly colored
having very bright or striking colors
Frequentemente confundido com
Boldly means bravely/confidently, whereas baldly means plainly, bluntly, or without disguise/hair.
Notas de uso
Boldly is primarily used to modify verbs that involve communication or action. It suggests that the person acting is aware of the potential risks but chooses to proceed with high confidence anyway.
Erros comuns
Learners sometimes use the adjective 'bold' when an adverb is required (e.g., 'He spoke bold' instead of 'He spoke boldly'). Also, be careful not to confuse it with 'baldly' in written reports.
Dica de memorização
Think of the 'B' (Bold) button in text editors; it makes text stand out and look strong, just as acting boldly makes a person stand out.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Old English word 'beald', which means brave, confident, or strong.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In many Western business environments, acting boldly is viewed as a positive leadership trait associated with innovation and growth.
Quiz rápido
The young entrepreneur ____ approached the investors with his unconventional idea.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: boldly
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