NYT Dictionary

BALDLY

/bɔldliː/
AdverbBALD-lybald-ly · 2 syllablesGrade 12

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2026

Meaning

In a bald (blunt, matter-of-fact, unembellished, or lacking supporting details) manner.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From bald + -ly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

agonizinglyawfullybarelybitterlyblatantlycruellydeadlydeathlydistressinglydreadfully

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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