bold

Universal Words adjective (bolder, boldest) 1 (of people or behaviour) brave and confident; not afraid to say what you feel or to take risks: It was a bold move on their part to open a branch of the business in France. * The wine made him bold enough to approach her and introduce himself. * a bold and fearless warrior 2 (of shape, colour, lines, etc.) that can be easily seen; having a strong clear appearance: the bold outline of a mountain against the sky * She paints with bold strokes of the brush. 3 (technical) (of printed words or letters) in a thick, dark TYPE: Highlight the important words in bold (type). * bold lettering boldly adverb: boldly patterned / coloured * He stepped boldly forward to speak. boldness noun [U] IDIOMS be / make so bold (as to do sth) (formal) used especially when politely asking a question or making a suggestion which you hope will not offend anyone (although it may criticize them slightly): If I may be so bold as to suggest that he made a mistake in his calculations... (as) bold as brass (BrE, informal) without showing any respect, shame or fear: She marched in here, bold as brass, and demanded a pay rise.