bold
bold /b'oʊld/ (bolder boldest)
1 [ADJ]
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.
= brave
≠ cautious
● boldly [ADV] ADV with v
You can and must act boldly and confidently.
● boldness [N-UNCOUNT]
Don't forget the boldness of his economic programme.
2 [ADJ] usu v-link ADJ
Someone who is bold is not shy or embarrassed in the company of other people.
I don't feel I'm being bold, because it's always been natural for me to just speak out about whatever disturbs me.
= brave
≠ timid
● boldly [ADV]
`You should do it,' the girl said, boldly.
3 [ADJ]
A bold colour or pattern is very bright and noticeable.
...bold flowers in various shades of red, blue or white.
...bold, dramatic colours.
● boldly [ADV]
The design is pretty startling and very boldly coloured.
4 [ADJ]
Bold lines or designs are drawn in a clear, strong way.
Each picture is shown in colour on one page and as a bold outline on the opposite page.
= vivid
5 [N-UNCOUNT] usu N n
Bold is print which is thicker and looks blacker than ordinary printed letters. (TECHNICAL)
1 [ADJ]
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.
= brave
≠ cautious
● boldly [ADV] ADV with v
You can and must act boldly and confidently.
● boldness [N-UNCOUNT]
Don't forget the boldness of his economic programme.
2 [ADJ] usu v-link ADJ
Someone who is bold is not shy or embarrassed in the company of other people.
I don't feel I'm being bold, because it's always been natural for me to just speak out about whatever disturbs me.
= brave
≠ timid
● boldly [ADV]
`You should do it,' the girl said, boldly.
3 [ADJ]
A bold colour or pattern is very bright and noticeable.
...bold flowers in various shades of red, blue or white.
...bold, dramatic colours.
● boldly [ADV]
The design is pretty startling and very boldly coloured.
4 [ADJ]
Bold lines or designs are drawn in a clear, strong way.
Each picture is shown in colour on one page and as a bold outline on the opposite page.
= vivid
5 [N-UNCOUNT] usu N n
Bold is print which is thicker and looks blacker than ordinary printed letters. (TECHNICAL)