🇬🇧 Bold meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card

Bold describes something that really stands out because it is strong and bright in color or has a big, clear shape. A bold thing is not soft or pale—it pops out so much that your eyes notice it right away.

He chose a bold orange bike, so everyone could see him coming—and get out of the way of his terrible steering.

The bold letters on the sign were so big that even people who forgot their glasses said, “Oh, I see.”

The bold red door made all the other doors on the street look like they needed a nap.

She painted a bold, giant sun on her wall, and now her night-light feels useless.

In art and design, bold colors and bold shapes are used to grab your attention—kind of like a picture yelling, “Hey, Look At Me!” without making a sound.

At dawn, a woman painted a dull wall with bold red paint. Her first bold stroke woke the street; bold shapes covered the grey; bold letters spelled HOPE. Children ran to touch the bright, bold color. Neighbors stopped, faces lit, and they cheered. She stepped back, proud of her bold gift.

This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.

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