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adjective
- 1. (of a person, action, or idea) showing a willingness to take risks; confident and courageous: "a bold attempt to solve the crisis" Similar Opposite
- 2. (of a colour, design, or shape) having a strong, vivid, or clear appearance: "a coat with bold polka dots" Similar Opposite
noun
- 1. a bold typeface or letter: "Shadow cabinet members listed in bold"
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BOLD definition: 1. not frightened of danger: 2. strong in colour or shape, and very noticeable to the eye: 3…. Learn more.
The meaning of BOLD is fearless before danger : intrepid. How to use bold in a sentence.
bold color They painted the kitchen in bold colors. This sentence is printed in bold. He was a bold and defiant little boy. I went through the list, bolding some of the items. You can click on bolded words to hear their pronunciation. He is a qualified politician with bold ideas. She was friendly without being bold.
Someone who's bold is daring and brave. You might show how bold you are by climbing onto the roof of your house, or by speaking up when you see someone being treated unfairly. When you act in a bold way, you're taking some kind of risk; you could be risking physical danger, embarrassment, or your reputation.
Someone who is bold is not afraid to do things which involve risk or danger. Amrita becomes a bold, daring rebel. In 1960 this was a bold move. Poland was already making bold economic reforms. You can and must act boldly and confidently. Don't forget the boldness of his economic programme.
1. not hesitating or fearful in the face of danger; courageous. 2. scorning or ignoring the rules of propriety; forward; impudent. 3. requiring courage and daring: bold deeds. 4. beyond the usual limits of conventional thought or action; inventive or imaginative: a bold solution to a perplexing problem.
Definition of bold adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. (of people or behaviour) brave and confident; not afraid to say what you feel or to take risks. It was a bold move on their part to open a business in France. Few people have been bold enough to criticize the manager.
Bold definition: not hesitating or fearful in the face of actual or possible danger or rebuff; courageous and daring. See examples of BOLD used in a sentence.
Someone who is bold is not afraid to do things that involve risk or danger. [...] 2. Someone who is bold is not shy or embarrassed in the company of other people. [...] 3. A bold color or pattern is very bright and noticeable. [...] • fearless, enterprising, brave [...] • impudent, forward, fresh (informal) [...] • bright, conspicuous, strong [...]
It's a bold plan that might fail. Hiring a novice was a bold move. He punished the bold child for talking back. I'd like to offer a few criticisms, if I may be so bold. She wore a dress with bold stripes. The painting is done in bold colors. The headline was printed in large, bold type/lettering.
