boldly checked trousers
Hello everyone,

What does "boldly (checked trousers")" mean in the following sentence?

"Lautrec uses a variety of patterning to capture the attention of prospective clients – an interesting spiral or question-mark motif on the woman’s dress, Sescau’s boldly checked trousers, and the yellow and orange stripes on the camera front."

Many thanks in advance.

Question

boldly checked trousers
Hello everyone,

What does "boldly (checked trousers")" mean in the following sentence?

"Lautrec uses a variety of patterning to capture the attention of prospective clients – an interesting spiral or question-mark motif on the woman’s dress, Sescau’s boldly checked trousers, and the yellow and orange stripes on the camera front."

Many thanks in advance.

Answer

"Bold" is used to describe a colour or design which is rich, solid and intense.  "Checked" as a pattern means with squares, like the checkerboard used for draughts or chess.

The design of his trousers were a strong pattern of squares.