boldness
gb/bˈoʊldnəs/ us/bˈoʊldnəs/
B2
Inglês
~ 7600
merészség, bátorság, szemtelenség, pimaszság, betűvastagság, betűsúly
NOME
B2
1
Padrão de uso:
the boldness to [do something]
It took real boldness for her to quit her safe job and start her own business.
Igazi merészség kellett ahhoz, hogy otthagyja a biztos állását, és saját vállalkozást indítson.
His boldness in asking difficult questions impressed the interview panel.
Lenyűgözte az interjúbizottságot a merészsége, amellyel nehéz kérdéseket tett fel.
The success of the project came from the team's boldness in trying a completely new approach.
She spoke with a boldness that surprised everyone who knew how quiet she used to be.
The climber's boldness was clear when he continued despite the bad weather.
Exemplos para aprendentes
He showed boldness when he talked to his boss about the problem.
Bátorságot mutatott, amikor beszélt a főnökével a problémáról.
Starting a company at twenty shows a lot of boldness.
Egy cég elindítása húszévesen nagy merészségre vall.
Her boldness helped the team try new ideas.
I admire the boldness of your decision.
With new boldness, she said what she really thought.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes confuse 'boldness' with only physical courage. In modern usage it often means a confident, risk-taking attitude in speaking, thinking, or acting, not just in physical danger. Also, learners may say *'a boldness to do'*; the more natural pattern is 'the boldness to do [something]'.
Significado
confident courage to take risks
Colocações
the boldness to
|sheer boldness
|with remarkable boldness
|creative boldness
|the boldness of his plan
|admire her boldness
Sinónimos
bravery (Focuses more on not feeling fear in dangerous situations, while 'boldness' also includes confident, risk-taking behavior in everyday life.)
Antónimos
timidity (Describes being shy, afraid, or unwilling to take risks, which is the opposite of confident boldness.)
Temas
emotions
|personality
|work
|creativity
|core_vocabulary
Definição
The quality of being very confident and not afraid to do new, difficult, or risky things.
A confident and sometimes daring quality that makes someone willing to take risks, speak openly, or act bravely, especially when others might be afraid or hesitant.
NOME
C1
2
szemtelenség
B2
pimaszság
B2
Padrão de uso:
be shocked by the boldness of [someone/something]
I couldn't believe the boldness of his comment to the manager.
Alig hittem el, mekkora szemtelenség volt a megjegyzése a vezető felé.
Her boldness in flirting with her boss made some colleagues uncomfortable.
A főnökével való nyílt flörtölésében megmutatkozó szemtelensége néhány kollégát kellemetlenül érintett.
They were offended by the boldness of the journalist's questions.
He apologized later for the boldness of his joke.
Some viewers complained about the film's boldness in showing such explicit scenes.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The teacher was surprised by the student's boldness in class.
A tanárt meglepte a diák szemtelensége az órán.
Many people did not like the boldness of his words.
Sok embernek nem tetszett a szavai pimaszsága.
Her boldness at the party made some guests unhappy.
We were shocked by the boldness of his request for more money.
Some thought his boldness was funny, but others thought it was rude.
Erro comum:
Learners often think 'boldness' is always positive. In this sense, it can be negative, suggesting that someone has gone too far and is rude or shocking. Context and tone decide whether 'boldness' is praise or criticism.
Significado
excessive, sometimes rude confidence
Colocações
shocked by his boldness
|the sheer boldness of his request
|sexual boldness
|unnecessary boldness
|criticized for her boldness
|a display of boldness
Sinónimos
audacity (Often suggests surprising nerve or disrespect for rules; similar negative nuance when 'boldness' is used this way.)
Antónimos
reserve (Describes holding back and behaving carefully in social situations, which contrasts with socially risky boldness.)
Temas
emotions
|social
|personality
|relationships
|communication
Definição
The quality of acting too free or too direct, in a way that can seem rude or shocking to other people.
A kind of confidence that goes beyond what is socially acceptable, often seen as rude, shocking, or too direct.
NOME
B2
3
merészség
B2
Padrão de uso:
the boldness of [a color / a design / a style]
The boldness of the poster's colors made it stand out on the street.
A plakát színeinek merészsége miatt kitűnt az utcán.
Critics praised the boldness of the building's modern design.
A kritikusok dicsérték az épület modern formatervezésének merészségét.
Her clothes are simple in cut but remarkable for their boldness of pattern.
The film is known for the boldness of its visual style.
Some customers liked the boldness of the new logo, while others found it too aggressive.
Exemplos para aprendentes
The boldness of the red wall changes the room.
A piros fal merészsége megváltoztatja a szobát.
Many people love the boldness of his painting style.
Sokan szeretik festészeti stílusának merészségét.
The dress is famous for the boldness of its colors.
Designers talked about the boldness of the new phone design.
I like the boldness of this simple but strong logo.
Erro comum:
Learners sometimes think 'boldness' can only describe people. It is also often used for colors, designs, and art to show that something looks very strong and clear.
Significado
striking or strong visual/style quality
Colocações
the boldness of the design
|visual boldness
|stylistic boldness
|the boldness of the colors
|artistic boldness
|boldness in composition
Sinónimos
vividness (Focuses on bright, clear appearance; 'boldness' also suggests a deliberate, daring style choice.)
Antónimos
subtlety (Refers to gentle, not-easily-noticed effects, which is the opposite of strong, striking boldness in style.)
Temas
art
|design
|fashion
|visual
|arts_entertainment
Definição
The quality of a design, color, or style that is very strong and easy to see, and that stands out from others.
The quality of being strong, clear, and striking in appearance or style, especially in colors, shapes, or artistic choices that stand out.
NOME
B2
TECHNICAL
4
betűsúly
C1
Padrão de uso:
adjust the boldness of [the text / the font]
You can change the boldness of the heading in the style settings.
A stílusbeállításokban módosíthatod a címsor betűvastagságát.
The designer adjusted the boldness of the font to improve readability on small screens.
A tervező módosította a betűtípus betűvastagságát, hogy javítsa az olvashatóságot kis képernyőkön.
Increasing the boldness of key words helps them stand out in the document.
Exemplos para aprendentes
Please reduce the boldness of this text; it is too dark.
Kérlek, csökkentsd ennek a szövegnek a betűvastagságát; túl sötét.
We changed the boldness of the title to make it easier to read.
Megváltoztattuk a cím betűvastagságát, hogy könnyebb legyen olvasni.
You can set the boldness of the font in this menu.
The boldness of the letters is different in this new design.
I like more boldness for short headings.
Erro comum:
Learners may not realize that 'boldness' can be used as a technical word for how heavy or thick text looks. In software interfaces, 'font weight' or 'bold' are more common, but 'boldness' sometimes appears in documentation or settings.
Significado
thickness level of text characters
Colocações
increase the boldness
|font boldness
|the boldness of the text
|adjust the boldness
|boldness setting
|control the boldness
Sinónimos
weight (In typography, 'weight' is the standard technical term; 'boldness' is more descriptive and less technical.)
Antónimos
lightness (In typography, lighter, thinner characters are the opposite of bold, heavy ones.)
Temas
technology
|design
|writing
|arts_entertainment
Definição
In writing on a computer or in print, how thick and dark the letters are, like when you use bold text.
In typography and digital design, the degree to which text characters are made thicker or heavier than normal, as in bold type.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
boldness
IPA
GB/bˈoʊldnəs/
US/bˈoʊldnəs/
Sílabas e acento
bold - ness (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (bold)
Formas da palavra
Noun
- Base: boldness
- Plural: boldness
Família de palavras
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