# audaciously

**Pronunciation:** /ɔːˈdeɪ.ʃəs.li/ · aw-DAY-shus-lee

**CEFR level:** C2

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning

In a way that shows a willingness to take risks or be bold; showing a lack of respect for authority or convention.

## Examples

- She audaciously asked the CEO for a raise during her first week.
- The artist audaciously painted a mural on the side of the historic building.
- He audaciously challenged the reigning champion to a rematch.

## Synonyms

- boldly — General term for showing courage or confidence.
- fearlessly — Emphasizes the absence of fear in the face of danger.
- daringly — Highlights the willingness to take risks.
- brazenly — Suggests boldness that is often considered shameless or disrespectful.

## Antonyms

- timidly — Showing a lack of courage or confidence; easily frightened.
- cautiously — In a way that avoids risks or mistakes.
- discreetly — In a careful and prudent manner, especially in order to keep something secret or to avoid causing offense.

## Common patterns

- audaciously + verb — Describes an action performed with boldness or a disregard for consequences. — She audaciously quit her job to start her own business.
- audaciously + adjective — Describes a quality or characteristic that is bold or daring. — The building's design was audaciously modern for its time.

## Collocations

- audaciously propose — He audaciously proposed a merger between the two rival companies.
- audaciously challenge — The underdog team audaciously challenged the undefeated champions.
- audaciously claim — The politician audaciously claimed victory before all votes were counted.

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