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| Language: | Old English |
| Origin: | beald |
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Related topics:bold
comparative bolder, superlative boldest
comparative bolder, superlative boldest1 not afraid of taking risks and making difficult decisions : My aunt Flo was a bold determined woman. He had the ability to take bold imaginative decisions.
person/action
My aunt Flo was a bold determined woman.He had the ability to take bold imaginative decisions.2 so confident or determined that you sometimes offend people : You should be feeling confident and bold when you meet your bank manager.
manner/appearance
You should be feeling confident and bold when you meet your bank manager.3 very strong or bright so that you notice them : bold geometric shapes Stripes are bold, bright, and fun to wear. bold colours
colours/shapes
CCbold geometric shapesStripes are bold, bright, and fun to wear.bold colours4 written or drawn in a very clear way : an envelope addressed to her in a bold black hand The graphics are bold and colourful. The print should be bold and easy to read.
lines/writing
an envelope addressed to her in a bold black handThe graphics are bold and colourful.The print should be bold and easy to read.5TCN printed in letters that are darker and thicker than ordinary printed letters : All the headings are in bold type.
printed letters
All the headings are in bold type.6 to do something that other people feel is rude or not acceptable : I see you have been so bold as to ask for food at this hour.
make/be so bold (as to do something)
formalI see you have been so bold as to ask for food at this hour.7 used when asking someone a question, to show that you are slightly annoyed with them : Tell me, if I may be so bold as to ask, precisely what you are talking about.
if I may be so bold
British English spoken formalTell me, if I may be so bold as to ask, precisely what you are talking about. —boldly adverb
—boldness noun [uncountable]
