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   Bold

   /bōld/

   

   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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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › boldBold Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of BOLD is fearless before danger : intrepid. How to use bold in a sentence.

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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.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › boldBOLD Synonyms: 439 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster

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   Synonyms for BOLD: adventurous, daring, courageous, fearless, brave, audacious, gutsy, hardy; Antonyms of BOLD: timid, careful, cautious, unadventurous, coward, shy, cowardly, timorous.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBOLD | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   BOLD definition: 1. not frightened of danger: 2. strong in colour or shape, and very noticeable to the eye: 3…. Learn more.

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   Jun 8, 2024 · bold (comparative bolder or more bold, superlative boldest or most bold) Courageous, daring.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › boldBold - definition of bold by The Free Dictionary

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   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. 3.

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   possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching. see more. adjective. clear and distinct. “ bold handwriting”. “a figure carved in bold relief”. “a bold design”. synonyms: conspicuous.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryBOLD | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   BOLD meaning: 1. not frightened of danger: 2. strong in colour or shape, and very noticeable to the eye: 3…. Learn more.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBOLD definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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    Someone who is bold is not afraid to do things which involve risk or danger. Amrita becomes a bold, daring rebel. In 1960 this was a bold move. Poland was already making bold economic reforms. Synonyms: fearless, enterprising, brave, daring More Synonyms of bold.

11. www.yourdictionary.com › boldBold Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    Strikingly different or unconventional; arresting or provocative. American Heritage. More Adjective Definitions (9) Synonyms: striking. signal. salient. remarkable. pronounced. prominent.