EMBOLDENED Synonyms: 174 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

im-ˈbōl-dənd

Definition of emboldened

as in adventurous

inclined or willing to take risks not too surprisingly, rock climbing tends to attract the more emboldened seekers of outdoor adventure

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verb

past tense of embolden

as in inspired

to fill with courage or strength of purpose his poor showing in his first swim meet just emboldened him to train even harder

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Recent Examples of emboldened

Adjective

On Emotional Junglist, Nia simultaneously accesses a new, emboldened register, and pushes jungle music into fresh, vulnerable territory. — Will Pritchard, Pitchfork, 20 July 2026 Working within such a coalition, activists can now feel more emboldened to do the truly necessary work of helping liberate Palestine once and for all. — Literary Hub, 20 July 2026

Verb

The group has been emboldened since the Afghan Taliban returned to power in 2021. — Munir Ahmed, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026 That sentiment has emboldened many a celebrant into terrible behavior. — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for emboldened

Recent Examples of Synonyms for emboldened

Adjective

Anita recalled her grandson’s adventurous upbringing and his relationship with God.

— Marisela Cruz, San Antonio Express-News, 17 Oct. 2026
This gift box contains eight bars, spanning from 58 to 80% cacao, in flavors like banana foster and green tea crunch for the adventurous and pink sea salt or pure cacao, dates, and vanilla for the purists.

— Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of adventurous

Verb

Eight finalists will compete in a series of challenges inspired by the skills required to make each and every order.

— Mya Copeland, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Technology’s impact on the shrinking media landscape inspired The Devil Wears Prada 2, which reunited Tucci with costars Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, and his real-life sister-in-law Emily Blunt.

— Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of inspired

Adjective

At the center of it all is the daring, epic raid on a bank vault deep beneath the streets of Zurich.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026
But what begins as a bold and daring attempt to broach progressive issues in a notoriously conservative society ultimately loses its nerve, acquiescing to a number of eyebrow-raising narrative compromises.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of daring

Adjective

Inspired by archival photographs of alpine pioneer and early Moncler collaborator Lionel Terray, each is captured in bold portraits wearing reimagined versions of signature Moncler outerwear and accessories.

— Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
Industry reactions to some of these bold decisions, however, feel louder this year.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of bold

Adjective

Sadly, sports reformers across the country have abandoned the hard work of courageous whistleblowers, such as Bensel-Meyers, and now sing the tune of college athlete compensation.

— Bruce Svare, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Being gay was still uncharted territory and their trust, at a time when visibility was dangerous, was courageous.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of courageous

Adjective

Prioritizing oneself is something Ariana Grande has been brave about as well, with Grande perhaps the poster child for the biggest mental health story of the year.

— Rob LeDonne, Billboard, 10 Oct. 2026
There were a lot of brave guys who stayed to fight there — and people at home don't know what happened.

— Jonah Kaplan, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of brave

Adjective

In this week's episode of 'Friday Night Live,' @latsondheimer + @RandyRosenbloom talk to Paraclete quarterback Shawn Sanders about his versatility, his fearless playing style and the Spirits’ recent success.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026
Behind the iconic temples, fearless warriors, and legendary philosophers are countless stories that rarely make it into history books.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of fearless

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