C1adverbformallanguagerelationships
US/ˈbɔːld.li/
UK/ˈbɔːld.li/
in a plain, direct way, without trying to make something sound kinder or softer
In context
To put it baldly, the company will close unless sales improve this year.
The report states baldly that the school failed to protect its students.
'I don't like your plan,' she said baldly, without a smile.
Words that go with baldly
verb + adverb
- put it baldlyTo put it baldly, we don't have enough money.
- state baldlyThe letter stated baldly that his contract would not be renewed.
- say baldly'You failed,' the teacher said baldly.
- ask baldlyHe asked baldly how much money I earned.
adverb + verb
- baldly statedBaldly stated, the plan has no chance of success.