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Synonyms for brazenly


Grammar : Adv
Spell : brey-zuhn
Phonetic Transcription : ˈbreɪ zən

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Définition of brazenly

Origin :
  • Old English bræsen "of brass," from bræs "brass" (see brass) + -en (2). The figurative sense of "hardened in effrontery" is 1570s (in brazen-face), perhaps suggesting a face unable to show shame (see brass). To brazen it out "face impudently" is from 1550s.
  • As in openly : adv honestly
  • As in boldly : adv bravely
  • As in rudely : adv impolitely
Example sentences :
  • Here, they are brazenly advertised as "afternoon teas" to lure the unwary.
  • Extract from : « Government by the Brewers? » by Adolph Keitel
  • "Yes, I know; that's why he needs me," said Duncan brazenly.
  • Extract from : « The Fortune Hunter » by Louis Joseph Vance
  • "I know it," said Burt, brazenly, but he did not meet Anne's astonished eyes.
  • Extract from : « American Cookery » by Various
  • While she ranted, he brazenly began writing in visible ink once more.
  • Extract from : « Droozle » by Frank Banta
  • "Of course you deny it," said Bill Mosely, brazenly persisting in his falsehood.
  • Extract from : « Ben's Nugget » by Horatio, Jr. Alger
  • She came and went, counted and folded up, brazenly, shamelessly.
  • Extract from : « The Confession of a Fool » by August Strindberg
  • Well, if you believe that, youll believe anything, said Fred brazenly.
  • Extract from : « Bobby Blake on a Plantation » by Frank A. Warner
  • And in the meantime, the Adolphus squatted on the waves and brazenly waited for news.
  • Extract from : « Wounds in the rain » by Stephen Crane
  • Brazenly she takes Steve's two hands, 'Robert, he is to be our son.'
  • Extract from : « Alice Sit-By-The-Fire » by J. M. Barrie
  • "I am going to have him just as often as I can," she said, brazenly.
  • Extract from : « To Him That Hath » by Ralph Connor

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