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bold
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- pronunciation:
- bold
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
bolder, boldest |
| definition 1: |
When you are bold, it means that you are willing to do something even though you might be afraid. When you are bold, you are brave.
It was bold of Alicia to say something to those bullies who were making fun of her friend Michelle.- synonyms:
- brave, courageous, daring
- antonyms:
- safe, shy, timid
- similar words:
- romantic
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| definition 2: |
If you are wearing bold colors, people can notice you easily. When something is bold, it is different from the usual things in shape or color and gets people's attention.
Some people liked the new, bold design of the statue in front of the post office, but some people didn't like it at all.- antonyms:
- delicate
- similar words:
- gaudy
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| definition 3: |
When printed words are bold, it means that the letters in them are darker and a little fatter than in other words.
We can find the bold words on the page very quickly. |
| related words: |
aggressive, courageous, heroic, impolite, showy, strong |
| derivations: |
boldly (adv.), boldness (n.) |
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