(~er, ~est)
1.
Someone who is ~ is not afraid to do things which involve risk or danger.
Amrita becomes a ~, daring rebel...
In 1960 this was a ~ move...
Poland was already making ~ economic reforms.
= brave
? cautious
ADJ
~ly
You can and must act ~ly and confidently.
ADV: ADV with v
~ness
Don’t forget the ~ness of his economic programme.
N-UNCOUNT
2.
Someone who is ~ is not shy or embarrassed in the company of other people.
I don’t feel I’m being ~, because it’s always been natural for me to just speak out about whatever disturbs me.
= brave
? timid
ADJ: usu v-link ADJ
~ly
‘You should do it,’ the girl said, ~ly.
ADV
3.
A ~ colour or pattern is very bright and noticeable.
...~ flowers in various shades of red, blue or white.
...~, dramatic colours.
ADJ
~ly
The design is pretty startling and very ~ly 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 ~ outline on the opposite page.
= vivid
ADJ
5.
Bold is print which is thicker and looks blacker than ordinary printed letters. (TECHNICAL)
N-UNCOUNT: usu N n