bold

[[t]bo͟ʊld[/t]]

bolder, boldest

1) ADJ-GRADED 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.

Syn:

brave

Ant:

cautious

Derived words:

boldly ADV-GRADED 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-GRADED: 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.

Syn:

brave

Ant:

timid

Derived words:

boldly ADV-GRADED

`You should do it,' the girl said, boldly.

3) ADJ-GRADED A bold colour or pattern is very bright and noticeable.

...bold flowers in various shades of red, blue or white.

...bold, dramatic colours.

Derived words:

boldly ADV-GRADED

The design is pretty startling and very boldly coloured.

4) ADJ-GRADED 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.

Syn:

vivid

5) N-UNCOUNT: usu N n Bold print is thicker and looks blacker than ordinary printed letters. [TECHNICAL]