Meaning & use

bold

adjective·Everyday

Confident and willing to take risks, or visually strong and striking.

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It was a bold decision to quit her job and travel alone.

The poster used bold colors that caught every passerby's eye.

A note on using this word

"Bold" text is also a common typographic term for thicker, darker letters used to make words stand out.

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