boldly
B1
adv
Freq #17468
Meanings
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1
adv
with boldness, in a bold manner
we must tackle these tasks boldly
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2
adv
In a bold manner; with confidence.
to boldly go where no man has gone before
Etymology
From Middle English boldely, boldeliche, baldeliche, from Old English bealdlīċe (“boldly, earnestly”), equivalent to bold + -ly.
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