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Meaning of bold

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

bold

Pronunciation:/bəʊld//boʊld/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Courageous, daring.

    Example: Bold deeds win admiration and, sometimes, medals.

  2. Visually striking; conspicuous.

    Example: the painter's bold use of colour and outline

  3. (of typefaces) Having thicker strokes than the ordinary form of the typeface.

    Example: The last word of this sentence is bold.

  4. Presumptuous, forward or impudent.