BOLD Synonyms: 439 Similar and Opposite Words

bold

adjective

ˈbōld

as in adventurous

inclined or willing to take risks our youngest brother was the boldest one in the family, instantly taking to everything from skiing to skateboarding

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as in wise

displaying or marked by rude boldness you're a bold little brat for trying to steal my stuff while I'm right here

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as in noticeable

likely to attract attention an interior decorator who likes to use bold colors

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as in familiar

showing a lack of proper social reserve or modesty a bold child who interrupts the adults at his parents' parties

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as in steep

having an incline approaching the perpendicular the advanced climbers chose a bold cliff to test themselves

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as in courageous

feeling or displaying no fear by temperament the bold explorers who will someday journey to other planets

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Examples of bold in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web These looks range from dewy skincare discoveries to bold, metallic shades, working together to give you a glow like never before. —

Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 12 Sep. 2024 On the other end of the spectrum, black is a bold and moody option for creating a sleek look in your kitchen. —

Kenzi Wilbur, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2024 Boeing becomes a no-show Commercial Crew was a bold bet by NASA that won the space agency many critics. —

Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 11 Sep. 2024 The result, however, is a generic and plodding revenge thriller that’s nowhere near bold enough to justify the franchise’s resurrection. —

Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 22 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for bold

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