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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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   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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   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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   Definition of bold adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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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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   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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   Displaying confidence, courage, or daring in someone's or something's actions, ideas, or appearance. "He made a bold move and quit his stable job to pursue his passion." Detailed meaning of bold. It signifies a willingness to take risks or tackle challenges without hesitation.

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

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   There are 15 meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective bold, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.