# bolder

/ˈboʊɫdɝ/ (US) · /bˈəʊldɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/bolder
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

more brave or confident than before. You use this to describe someone who is willing to take bigger risks or speak more openly.

For teachers: more courageous, self-assured, or daring in nature. The comparative form of 'bold'.

## Examples

- She is becoming bolder and more confident in her work.
- The new policy is bolder than the previous one, aiming to change the entire system rather than just small parts of it.
- As the campaign progressed, the candidate adopted a bolder tone, addressing the most controversial issues head-on rather than avoiding them to please the media.

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