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Definition bold in British English

bold adjective

adjective
/bəʊld/
Example

In a bold move to try and cut pollution, the city council has banned private cars.

Example

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

Synonyms and related words
risky bold unsound
1.1

confident and not afraid of people

Example

I was feeling bold, so I went 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 easy
2

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

Example

a shirt with bold blue and yellow stripes

Example

Babies like bold colours.

Synonyms and related words
ablaze a riot of something bleached
Example

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

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bold bold capitalise
Example

The most important items are listed in bold type.

Synonyms and related words
bold bold capitalise
Definition bold in British English