bold


Definition: Meaning of, bold in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / bəʊld /

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Positive Comparative Superlative
bold bolder boldest
  1. person/action not afraid of taking risks and making difficult decisions
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  2. manner/appearance so confident or determined that you sometimes offend people
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  3. colours/shapes very strong or bright so that you notice them
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  4. lines/writing written or drawn in a very clear way
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  5. printed letters printed in letters that are darker and thicker than ordinary printed letters
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  6. make/be so bold (as to do something) formal to do something that other people feel is rude or not acceptable
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  7. if I may be so bold British English spoken formal used when asking someone a question, to show that you are slightly annoyed with them
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bold used in phrases

  • BOLD FMRI (noun)
    1. functional magnetic resonance imaging that relies on intrinsic changes in haemoglobin oxygenation
  • make bold (verb)
    1. take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
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