bold
adjective
not hesitating or fearful in the face of actual or possible danger or rebuff; courageous and daring.
bolder
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comparativeof bold.comparative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating a greater degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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“A potential series of small policy moves would be better than waiting and eventually concluding that even bolder actions were necessary,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Investors might have also expected a bolder target from Ives.
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
I order cured tuna two ways – mojama, salt-cured and firm like jamón, and atún ahumado, smoked, like lox but bolder.
From Salon ● Jun. 23, 2026
There are also concerns about a bolder Iran.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 22, 2026
The karpoi were getting bolder, approaching the rock in twos and threes, scratching at the schist to see if it would hurt them.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
