transcription, транскрипция: [ boʊld ]
( bolder, boldest)
1.
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
ADJ
• bold‧ly
You can and must act boldly and confidently.
ADV : ADV with v
• bold‧ness
Don’t forget the boldness of his economic programme.
N-UNCOUNT
2.
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
ADJ : usu v-link ADJ
• bold‧ly
‘You should do it,’ the girl said, boldly.
ADV
3.
A bold colour or pattern is very bright and noticeable.
...bold flowers in various shades of red, blue or white.
...bold, dramatic colours.
ADJ
• bold‧ly
The design is pretty startling and very boldly coloured.
ADV
4.
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
ADJ
5.
Bold is print which is thicker and looks blacker than ordinary printed letters. ( TECHNICAL )
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