bold
Translation
bold, brave, daring, vivid
Examples
She made a bold decision.
She made a bold decision.
He painted the wall a bold red.
He painted the wall a bold red.
Please make this title bold.
Please make this title bold.
Grammar Patterns
a bold ((noun)) a brave or vivid (noun) That was a bold move.
((be)) bold of ((sb.)) to ((do sth.)) to be brave for (sb.) to (do sth.) It was bold of you to quit your job.
in bold in a thick, dark font The important words are in bold.
Similar Words
Synonyms: daring, brave, vivid; Antonyms: timid, shy, faint
Etymology
From Old English 'beald', meaning brave or confident.
Memory Tips
Remember that 'bold' can apply to people (brave), colours (vivid), and text (thick font). All of them 'stand out'.