English · Adjectives

bolder

/ˈbəʊldər/

[/ˈbəʊldər/]

comparative of bold

Beginneradjective

Definition

Comparative form of 'bold'. Used to compare two things, saying one is more bold than the other.

Example

This plan is bolder than the last.

This plan is bolder than the last.

Etymology

From 'bold' plus the comparative suffix '-er'.

How & Where It’s Used

Used in comparisons, often followed by 'than'.

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