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Definition bold in American English

bold adjective

adjective
/boʊld/
1

confident and not afraid of people

Example

I was feeling bold, so I went ahead and asked him for more money.

Example

One bird was bold enough to come and peck crumbs from the table.

Synonyms and related words
brave bold heroic confident proud dignified
1.1

involving a risk

Example

In a bold move to try to cut pollution, the city council has banned open fires.

Example

They issued a bold statement calling for an immediate end to nuclear testing.

Synonyms and related words
risky bold unsound
2

very bright, clear, or strong in color and therefore easy to notice

Example

a shirt with bold blue and yellow stripes

Example

Babies like bold colors.

Synonyms and related words
ablaze a riot of something bleached
Example

Her name was written on the envelope in bold black letters.

Synonyms and related words
bold bold CamelCase
Example

The most important items are listed in bold type.

Synonyms and related words
bold bold CamelCase
Definition bold in American English