The adjective bolder (the comparative form of bold) means more daring, more forceful, or more prominent.
The noun boulder refers to a large rock. The city of Boulder is the home of the main campus of the University of Colorado.
Examples:
- A leader who advocates prudence and moderation may soon lose her position to a bolder person.
- Pastels create a soft, elegant look, while brighter colors make a bolder statement.
- Shyla's voice trailed off as she drove around a boulder in the road.
Practice Exercises:
(a) The general was afraid that _____ action could lead to the destruction of his thin army.
(b) One of the mountain climbers dislodged a _____, causing a small landslide.
(c) When mixing a checked tie with a checked shirt, the tie should be the _____ of the two.
