NYT Dictionary

BOLDLY

/ˈboʊldli/
AdverbBOLD-lybold-ly · 2 syllablesGrade 6

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

Meaning

In a bold manner; with confidence.

Etymology

Origin: Old English

From Middle English boldely, boldeliche, baldeliche, from Old English bealdlīċe (“boldly, earnestly”), equivalent to bold + -ly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

blatantlyarrantlyaudaciouslyboldfacedlybravelybrazenfacedlybrazenlybulldoggishlychivalrouslyconspicuously

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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