bolder; boldest
1
a
: fearless before danger : intrepid
the first bold explorers of space
b
: showing or requiring a fearless daring spirit
a bold plan
2
: impudent, presumptuous
punishing a bold child for talking back
If I may be so bold, I'd like to make a few suggestions.
5
: adventurous, free
a bold thinker
6
: standing out prominently
bold headlines
dressed in bold colors/patterns
often, of food
: strong and distinctive : assertive sense 2
bold flavors
bolder spices like cinnamon and clove
7
: being or set in boldface
bold lettering
Examples of bold in a Sentence
Adjective
Few politicians have been bold enough to oppose the plan to cut taxes.
It's a bold plan that might fail.
Hiring a novice was a bold move.
He punished the bold child for talking back.
I'd like to offer a few criticisms, if I may be so bold.
She wore a dress with bold stripes.
The painting is done in bold colors.
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Adjective
That qualifies as a bold move in an era when legendary and up-and-coming artists alike often hesitate to perform even one or two songs from their latest albums — the better to avoid an exodus of attendees making a beeline for refreshments, restrooms or the merch booths.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Who hasn’t imagined stepping out in bold florals, a feathery fascinator or oversized hat, and a mint julep in hand?
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2026
In her work, Mackintosh devises scenarios that are bold and almost aggressively simplified.
—Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
Halpin’s yellow brick road has taken him all the way to Sphere Las Vegas, where The Wizard of Oz itself has stepped through bold new doors with an immersive 4D film.
—Leena Tailor, Rolling Stone, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Bold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bold. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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