bold

/bɔld/

Definitions

1. adjective

showing a willingness to take bold action; confident and courageous

“She was a bold entrepreneur who risked everything to start her own business.”

2. noun

a type of typeface that is thick and heavy, used for emphasis or to make text stand out

“The bold font used in the advertisement caught my eye immediately.”

3. verb

to make (something) more noticeable or striking by making it thicker or darker, especially in printing

“The designer decided to bold the heading to make it stand out on the page.”

4. adverb

in a bold or confident manner

“She approached him bold, with a smile on her face.”

Synonyms

  • audacious
  • confident
  • daring
  • fearless

Antonyms

  • apprehensive
  • cautious
  • hesitant
  • timid