boldness
gb/bˈoʊldnəs/ us/bˈoʊldnəs/
B2
Inglês
~ 7600
Aceções
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Nome
B2
property
1
confident courage to take risks
The quality of being very confident and not afraid to do new, difficult, or risky things.
Padrão de uso:
the boldness to [do something]
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]'.
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.)
Colocações
the boldness to
|sheer boldness
|with remarkable boldness
|creative boldness
|the boldness of his plan
|admire her boldness
Temas
emotions
|personality
|work
|creativity
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- It took real boldness for her to quit her safe job and start her own business.
- His boldness in asking difficult questions impressed the interview panel.
- 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.
- Starting a company at twenty shows a lot of boldness.
- Her boldness helped the team try new ideas.
- I admire the boldness of your decision.
- With new boldness, she said what she really thought.
Nome
C1
property
2
excessive, sometimes rude confidence
The quality of acting too free or too direct, in a way that can seem rude or shocking to other people.
Padrão de uso:
be shocked by the boldness of [someone/something]
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.
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.)
Colocações
shocked by his boldness
|the sheer boldness of his request
|sexual boldness
|unnecessary boldness
|criticized for her boldness
|a display of boldness
Temas
emotions
|social
|personality
|relationships
|communication
Exemplos
- I couldn't believe the boldness of his comment to the manager.
- Her boldness in flirting with her boss made some colleagues uncomfortable.
- 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.
- Many people did not like the boldness of his words.
- 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.
Nome
B2
property
3
striking or strong visual/style quality
The quality of a design, color, or style that is very strong and easy to see, and that stands out from others.
Padrão de uso:
the boldness of [a color / a design / a style]
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.
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.)
Colocações
the boldness of the design
|visual boldness
|stylistic boldness
|the boldness of the colors
|artistic boldness
|boldness in composition
Temas
art
|design
|fashion
|visual
|arts_entertainment
Exemplos
- The boldness of the poster's colors made it stand out on the street.
- Critics praised the boldness of the building's modern design.
- 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.
- Many people love the boldness of his painting style.
- 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.
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technical
B2
property
4
thickness level of text characters
In writing on a computer or in print, how thick and dark the letters are, like when you use bold text.
Padrão de uso:
adjust the boldness of [the text / the font]
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.
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.)
Colocações
increase the boldness
|font boldness
|the boldness of the text
|adjust the boldness
|boldness setting
|control the boldness
Temas
technology
|design
|writing
|arts_entertainment
Exemplos
- You can change the boldness of the heading in the style settings.
- The designer adjusted the boldness of the font to improve readability on small screens.
- 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.
- We changed the boldness of the title to make it easier to read.
- 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.
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
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