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   Bold

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   adjective

   • 1. (of a person, action, or idea) showing an ability to take risks; confident and courageous: "a bold attempt to solve the crisis" Similar daringintrepidcourageousbravevaliantfearlessunafraidundaunteddauntlessvalorousaudaciousadventurousdashingheroicgallantswashbucklingadventuresomedaredevilventuresomepluckyunflinchingspiritedconfidentpositivedecisiveassuredenterprisingrashrecklessbrashfoolhardyinformal:gutsyspunkyballsygamefeistyliterary:temerariousOpposite timidunadventurous
   • ▪ (of a person or manner) so confident as to suggest a lack of shame or modesty: dated "she tossed him a bold look" Similar brazenshamelessforwardbrashimpudentaudaciouscheekysaucycockypertimpertinentinsolentpresumptuousimmodestunabashedunreservedbarefacedunshrinkingdefiantbrass-neckedbold as brassinformal:brassysassyOpposite retiring
   • ▪ erotic, risqué, or sexually provocative: Philippines "there is a market for bold movies and bold stars"
   • 2. (of a color or design) having a strong or vivid appearance: "a coat with bold polka dots" Similar strikingvividbrightstrongeye-catchingconspicuousdistinctpronouncedprominentobviousoutstandingwell markedshowyflashygaudyluridgarishOpposite pale
   • ▪ of a kind of typeface having dark, heavy strokes, used especially for emphasis: "cross references are printed in bold type" Similar heavythickclearconspicuousdistinctpronouncedoutstandingOpposite lightroman

   noun

   • 1. a bold typeface or letter: "difficult words and phrases are highlighted in bold"

   Word Origin Old Englishbald, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch boud and to German bald ‘soon’.

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   What are some examples of being bold?

   • 1. a. Fearless and daring; courageous: a bold leader. b. Requiring or exhibiting courage or daring: a bold voyage to unknown lands. See Synonyms at brave. 2. Unduly forward and brazen; impudent: a bold, sassy child.

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   What does it mean to be bold?

   • To be bold is to laugh in the face of fear. It’s holding your head high as you stride with steadfast stability and purpose. Being bold isn’t just a hobby, it’s a lifestyle and it is embedded deep within you, you just have to find it and reach in to pull it out!

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   What is the best way to use bold text?

   • In Word, you can make your text bold in three ways: use the Bold button on the Mini toolbar, use the Bold button on the Home tab, or use the keyboard shortcut. Select the text that you want to make bold, and do one of the following: Move your pointer to the Mini toolbar above your selection and click Bold . Type the keyboard shortcut: CTRL+B.

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   Bold definition: not hesitating or fearful in the face of actual or possible danger or rebuff; courageous and daring. See examples of BOLD used in a sentence.

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   Define bold. bold synonyms, bold pronunciation, bold translation, English dictionary definition of bold. brave, fearless, adventurous, valiant, brazen: She’s bold and flashy. Not to be confused with: bowled – past tense of bowl: She bowled a good game.

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   • (as) bold as brass
   • — boldly
   • — boldness

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   1 bold /ˈboʊld/ adjective

   bolder; boldest

   1 bold

   /ˈboʊld/

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   : not afraid at all : very confident or bold

   •I was too nervous to do it, but my sister went right up to him (as) bold as brass and asked for his autograph.

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   adverb

   •He was boldly direct.

   •a boldly original painting

   •a boldly striped shirt

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   noun [noncount]

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   : boldface

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   1. Someone who is bold is not afraid to do things that involve risk or danger. [...] 2. Someone who is bold is not shy or embarrassed in the company of other people. [...] 3. A bold color or pattern is very bright and noticeable. [...] More. Synonyms of 'bold' • fearless, enterprising, brave [...] • impudent, forward, fresh (informal) [...]

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   (of a person, action, or idea) showing a willingness to take risks; co.... Meaning, pronunciation and example sentences, English to English reference content.

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    Define bold: not afraid of danger or difficult situations—usage, synonyms, more.