Boldly and Meanly

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Boldly adverb - In a fearless manner.

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Meanly is an antonym for boldly.

Nearby Words: bold, boldness

Meanly adverb - In a manner showing no signs of pride or self-assertion.

Usage example: meanly silent up to that point, he now felt that fair criticism was turning into gratuitous insult

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Boldly is an antonym for meanly.

Nearby Words: mean, meanness

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