bold
( bolder comparative) ( boldest superlative )
1 adj Someone who is bold is not afraid to do things which involve risk or danger.
(=brave) (Antonym: cautious)
Amrita becomes a bold, daring rebel..., In 1960 this was a bold move..., Poland was already making bold economic reforms.
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boldly adv ADV with v
You can and must act boldly and confidently.
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boldness n-uncount
Don't forget the boldness of his economic programme.
2 adj Someone who is bold is not shy or embarrassed in the company of other people.
usu v-link ADJ
(=brave) (Antonym: timid)
I don't feel I'm being bold, because it's always been natural for me to just speak out about whatever disturbs me.
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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.
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boldly adv
The design is pretty startling and very boldly coloured.
4 adj Bold lines or designs are drawn in a clear, strong way.
(=vivid)
Each picture is shown in colour on one page and as a bold outline on the opposite page.
5 n-uncount Bold is print which is thicker and looks blacker than ordinary printed letters. (TECHNICAL) usu N n
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