bold Synonyms
Another word for bold
• adjective (Context 1)
Showing an ability to take risks; confident, courageous, and fearless.
"The mayor made a daring decision to overhaul the city's public transit system."
• adjective (Context 2)
Having a strong, vivid, or clear appearance; standing out prominently to the eye.
"The artist used vivid strokes of crimson and gold across the canvas."
• noun (Context 3)
A typeface with thick, heavy lines used to make text stand out; boldface.
"The headings and subheadings in the report are set in boldface."
• adjective (Context 4)
(Of a typeface or printed text) having thick, heavy, dark lines used for emphasis; boldface.
"Key vocabulary terms are printed in boldface letters throughout the textbook."
• adjective (Context 5)
Showing a lack of proper respect or modesty; impudent or presumptuous.
"It was rather impudent of him to ask such a personal question at the dinner table."
• adjective (Context 6)
(Of food or drink, especially coffee or wine) having a strong, full-bodied, and pronounced flavor.
"She prefers a full-bodied dark roast coffee in the morning."
• verb (Context 7)
To format or print text in a thick, heavy typeface for emphasis.
"Please boldface the important dates in the document before sending it out."
Opposites of bold
The opposite of bold shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: