Synonyms of bold
8 similar words · 3 opposite words
Another word for bold is brave. Other synonyms of bold are daring, courageous, audacious and forward. The opposite of bold is risk-averse.
Synonyms and similar words for bold
adjectiveCourageous, daring.
- audaciousShowing willingness to take bold risks; recklessly daring.
- braveStrong in the face of fear; courageous.
- courageousOf a person, displaying or possessing courage.
- daringAdventurous, willing to take on or look for risks; overbold.
- forwardWithout customary restraint or modesty; bold, cheeky, pert, presumptuous or pushy.
- doughtyBold; brave, courageous.
Opposite of bold
adjectiveCourageous, daring.
- risk-averseUnwilling to take risks.
- conservative
- reluctant
Meaning of bold
- adjective Courageous, daring.
- adjective Visually striking; conspicuous.
- adjective Having thicker strokes than the ordinary form of the typeface.
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Questions about synonyms of bold
- What is another word for bold?
- Bold has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as brave, daring, courageous, audacious and forward.
- What is the opposite of bold?
- The opposite of bold is risk-averse. Other antonyms of bold are conservative.
- What does bold mean?
- Bold means courageous, daring.
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