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
Will that mean his gold jacket isn’t as bold had he been selected in his first year of eligibility?
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Bhatt described the project as particularly meaningful for both herself and Eternal Sunshine Productions, praising Prime Video as a partner that consistently takes bold creative calls and supports distinctive storytelling.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 30 Jan. 2026
In a recent remodel (as seen in the photo above), Butera chose a dimensional Ann Sacks pillow-backsplash in a bold blue to make a statement and anchor the space.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 30 Jan. 2026
These Cabernets often deliver bold black currant, plum, and dark chocolate flavors, layered with savory iron, dusty spice, herbs, and mineral notes.
—Liz Thach, Forbes.com, 30 Jan. 2026
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“Bold.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bold. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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