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US/boʊld/
UK/bəʊld/

brave and confident, not afraid of risks; also strong and easy to notice, like bright colours

In context

  • It was a bold decision to quit her job and open a bakery.

  • The designer used bold colours like red and orange for the poster.

  • Please write the main points in bold so readers notice them.

Words that go with bold

adjective + noun

  • bold decisionMoving abroad at fifty was a bold decision.
  • bold moveCutting prices was a bold move by the new manager.
  • bold coloursThe living room is decorated in bold colours.
  • bold planThe mayor announced a bold plan to plant a million trees.
  • bold claimThe company made the bold claim that its battery lasts a week.
  • bold typeKey words in the textbook are printed in bold type.