Bold

Pronunciation: /ˈboʊld/

Bold (adjective)

  1. showing courage and not being afraid to take risks.
  2. having a strong, bright, or noticeable color.
  3. printed in thick, dark letters to make it stand out.

Examples

  • She made a bold move to start her own business.
  • Taking the shortcut was a bold decision.

Common collocations: bold move, bold decision, bold colors, bold red, bold type

Synonyms of Bold

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Bold

  • describing lack of courage or confidence
  • describing carefulness and avoidance of risk