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смелый

Meaning of bold

strong statement

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EN-UK/ˈbəʊld/
EN-US/ˈboʊld/
RU[ˈsmelɨj]
RUбоулд
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bold usage examples

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

Painting the door bright red was a bold decision.

Покрасить дверь ярко-красным было смелым решением.

🇺🇸en-US🇷🇺ru

He made a bold choice to sell his collection and start fresh.

Он принял смелое решение продать коллекцию и начать с нуля.

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bold belongs to the topic "Style and Taste". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

bold
смелый
shirt
skirt
pants
trousers
jeans
shorts

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Related words worth learning together

bold
основное значение «смелый», также «яркий» в дизайне
daring
подчёркивает готовность к рискованным поступкам
brave
означает храбрость, чаще о личных качествах в опасности
courageous
официальное/высокое слово для описания проявления мужества
audacious
смелый, но иногда с оттенком дерзости или грубости
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🇬🇧en

основное значение «смелый», также «яркий» в дизайне

A1Very Often

She made a bold decision to quit her job.

🇬🇧en

подчёркивает готовность к рискованным поступкам

B2Often

The climber's daring ascent impressed everyone.

🇬🇧en

означает храбрость, чаще о личных качествах в опасности

A1Very Often

The firefighter was brave entering the burning building.

🇬🇧en

официальное/высокое слово для описания проявления мужества

B2Often

Her courageous stance inspired the whole community.

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🇬🇧en
audacious

смелый, но иногда с оттенком дерзости или грубости

C1Rarely

It was an audacious business move that shocked rivals.

🇬🇧en

склонный к приключениям, готов пробовать новое

B1Often

They're an adventurous couple who travel widely.

🇬🇧en

самоуверенный — внутренняя уверенность, не всегда риск

A2Very Often

She spoke in a confident tone during the interview.

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What does bold mean?

strong statement

How do you pronounce bold?

bold is pronounced as /ˈbəʊld/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

How is bold used in a sentence?

Painting the door bright red was a bold decision. Translation: Покрасить дверь ярко-красным было смелым решением.

Is bold part of Style and Taste vocabulary?

Yes, bold (смелый) can be learned in the Style and Taste topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is bold part of Clothing and Fashion vocabulary?

Yes, bold (смелый) can be learned in the Clothing and Fashion topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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