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brazenly

bra·zen
B b

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [brey-zuh n]
    • /ˈbreɪ zən/
    • /ˈbreɪ.zən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [brey-zuh n]
    • /ˈbreɪ zən/

Definitions of brazenly word

  • adjective brazenly shameless or impudent: brazen presumption. 1
  • adjective brazenly made of brass. 1
  • adjective brazenly like brass, as in sound, color, or strength. 1
  • verb with object brazenly to make brazen or bold. 1
  • adverb brazenly In a brazen manner. 0

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Origin of brazenly

First appearance:

before 1000
One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English brasen (adjective), Old English bræsen “of brass”

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Parts of speech for Brazenly

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

brazenly popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

brazenly usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for brazenly

adv brazenly

  • willingly — disposed or consenting; inclined: willing to go along.
  • plainly — clear or distinct to the eye or ear: a plain trail to the river; to stand in plain view.
  • publicly — by the state
  • candidly — frank; outspoken; open and sincere: a candid critic.
  • fully — entirely or wholly: You should be fully done with the work by now.

Antonyms for brazenly

adv brazenly

  • incompletely — not complete; lacking some part.
  • secretly — done, made, or conducted without the knowledge of others: secret negotiations.
  • shamefully — causing shame: shameful behavior.
  • cautiously — showing, using, or characterized by caution: a cautious man; To be cautious is often to show wisdom.
  • cowardly — If you describe someone as cowardly, you disapprove of them because they are easily frightened and avoid doing dangerous and difficult things.

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