noun
boldness
BOHLD-nuhs
Boldness (noun) means Courage or confidence in acting or speaking. Example: “His boldness in the meeting impressed the board.”
noun
1
Courage or confidence in acting or speaking.
"His boldness in the meeting impressed the board."
2
The thickness or heaviness of a typeface's strokes.
"You can adjust the boldness of the font in the settings."
How to use boldness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing brave and confident, or (in design) how thick a font looks.
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Word forms
- Plural
- boldnesses
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Etymology
From Middle English boldnesse, from bold plus the noun-forming suffix -ness.
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What does “boldness” mean?
The word “boldness” means courage or confidence in acting or speaking. In plain terms, being brave and confident, or (in design) how thick a font looks.
How do you pronounce “boldness”?
“Boldness” is pronounced BOHLD-nuhs (/ˈboʊldnəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “boldness” in a sentence?
Here is “boldness” used in a sentence: “His boldness in the meeting impressed the board.”
What part of speech is “boldness”?
“Boldness” is a noun.
Where does the word “boldness” come from?
The word “boldness” comes from Middle English. From Middle English boldnesse, from bold plus the noun-forming suffix -ness.
How many meanings does “boldness” have?
“Boldness” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: courage or confidence in acting or speaking.
