BOLD


Meaning of BOLD in English

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 )

N-UNCOUNT : usu N n

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