Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a bold and shameless way; without showing any guilt or embarrassment: "brazenly" describes an action done openly and defiantly, with a complete lack of shame or regard for rules or social norms.

Usage

• General Use: The adverb "brazenly" is used to modify a verb, describing an action is performed. It emphasizes the audacious, unashamed, and often shocking nature of the behavior.
• Position: It typically appears before the main verb it modifies or at the end of a clause.
  • He brazenly lied to the committee.
  • She walked brazenly into the private meeting.

Examples

• The politician brazenly denied all allegations, despite the evidence.
• The thief acted brazenly, stealing the painting in broad daylight.
• They brazenly flouted the regulations, assuming they wouldn't be caught.

Advanced Usage

• "to act brazenly": to behave in a shamelessly bold manner.
  • The company acted brazenly in dumping waste into the river.
• "brazenly obvious": used to emphasize that something is shamelessly clear or apparent.
  • The conflict of interest was brazenly obvious to everyone in the room.

Variants and Related Words

• Brazen (adj): bold and without shame.
  • It was a brazen attempt to cheat the system.
• Brazenness (n): the quality of being brazen.
  • The brazenness of the crime shocked the community.

Synonyms

• Shamelessly: without feeling ashamed.
• Boldly: in a confident and courageous manner.
• Audaciously: in a daring or recklessly bold way.
• Defiantly: in a manner that shows open resistance.

Antonyms

• Shamefacedly: in a manner showing shame or embarrassment.
• Sheepishly: in a manner showing embarrassment from shame.
• Timidly: in a shy or nervous manner.

Idioms and Phrases

• To brazen it out: to face a difficult situation by behaving with apparent confidence and lack of shame.
  • When confronted, he decided to brazen it out and pretend nothing was wrong.

Adverb

1. in a brazen manner
   • he spoke brazenly