bolder; boldest
1
a
: fearless before danger : intrepid
Bold settlers on some foreign shore …—
William Wordsworth
William Wordsworth
b
: showing or requiring a fearless daring spirit
a bold plan
2
: impudent, presumptuous
punishing a bold child for talking back
If I may be so bold, I'd like to make a few suggestions.
5
: adventurous, free
a bold thinker
6
: standing out prominently
bold headlines
dressed in bold colors/patterns
often, of food
: strong and distinctive : assertive sense 2
bold flavors
bolder spices like cinnamon and clove
7
: being or set in boldface
bold lettering
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Adjective
Few politicians have been bold enough to oppose the plan to cut taxes.
It's a bold plan that might fail.
Hiring a novice was a bold move.
He punished the bold child for talking back.
I'd like to offer a few criticisms, if I may be so bold.
She wore a dress with bold stripes.
The painting is done in bold colors.
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Adjective
The suited ensemble featured a bold purple hue with a double-breasted blazer and gold buttons.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 20 Nov. 2024
AllModern Laurene Blackout Curtain Panel $45 $40 Wayfair There’s something timeless about a bold windowpane pattern.
—Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 19 Nov. 2024
Noun
This ancient grain bold includes a mix of brown rice and red quinoa with avocado, sweet potato, crispy chickpeas, fennel, cucumber and mushrooms.
—Kaila Yu, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Of the latter, street style stars embraced the bold with over-the-knee boots, leather midiskirts, and head-to-heel red ensembles.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Bold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bold. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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