bold
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2.2
- adjective
- /boʊld/
:
llamativo
- Her bold style of dress always attracts attention at social events.
- bold colors
- bold lines
- bold strokes
And this was like my go to bold lip all spring and summer long.
- And this was like my go to bold lip all spring and summer long.
- I want a really bold grouping of it.
- So it's just like this huge drift of that bold foliage.
- RRR And fun, bold with little flowers around.
- And the sweater is is the boldest colors.
- Then you get that really smooth, bold, beautiful look.
- Or do you prefer like bold branding more like boss girl vibe?
- So you have to be doing more bold, more fun, more big, more new.
Examples
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The illustrations are bold in size and feature an artful and careful use of color.
Academic text (2015) -
Paintings on the walls were bold abstracts that lent color and a touch of drama.
Fiction book (1990) -
I mean, it's a pretty bold statement, you know?
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This is a bold new direction.
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That is a very bold statement.
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Let me guess, a bold new plan?
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I describe my beauty style to be bold yet classic.
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Success does require a clear, vivid and bold picture of the future.
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John Paul II took a bold stance on the Spirit's animation of the church's mission.
Academic text (2008) -
The artist used bold colors to make the painting stand out in the gallery.
Synonyms
235
1.0
Having a strong, vivid color that is easy to notice
14
3.0
Very bright and strong in color
Easy to see because it has clear edges and shape
Antonyms
Compounds
1
3.7
A strong clear line in drawing or painting that shows shape and makes parts stand out
- Specialized
A brain scan that shows which parts are active by measuring blood oxygen changes
How Bold
Surface Forms
Etymology
Bold comes from old English beald meaning 'brave' or 'strong'. From that idea of 'strong' we use bold for lines or shapes that are clear and stand out strongly from their surroundings.