boldness
noun
Simple meaning
The relative weight of a font.
Pronunciation
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bohldnuhsSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈboʊldnəs
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
The state of being bold; courage.
typography
The relative weight of a font; the thickness of its strokes.
Presumptuousness
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient
- Frequency
- Rare
- Typical Use
- Primarily written
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: The state of being bold; courage.
Used this way, boldness is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It carries warmth, so it reads as personal rather than detached.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Brave and principled
- Usage feel
- Warm and expressive
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- “The proposal required great boldness.”noun
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Close in meaning, but not always interchangeable.
Courage; boldness; audacity; gall.
Word Family
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Word family
Words built from the same root.
With boldness, in a bold manner.
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Synonyms
Sense: being bold
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