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Showing a willingness to take risks; confident and daring
The artist took a bold approach to her latest painting.
The artist used unconventional techniques in her latest painting.
He made a bold statement with his speech.
He spoke confidently and directly about controversial topics.
Can be used to describe actions, statements, or styles that are confident and daring.
Having a strong, noticeable appearance; thick or prominent
The text was printed in bold for emphasis.
The text was made thicker and darker to stand out.
She has bold features.
She has strong, noticeable facial features.
In typography, bold refers to a thicker, darker font style.
The meaning of 'bold' can vary depending on context. In typography, it refers to a font style, while in general usage, it describes confidence or daring.
'Bold' generally has a positive connotation, describing confidence and daring. However, it can sometimes imply recklessness.
From Middle English 'bold', from Old English 'beald', meaning 'bold, brave, confident'. Related to Old Norse 'bálr' and Old High German 'balz'.
Can be used to describe both actions and appearances. In typography, 'bold' refers to a thicker, darker font style.