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

3. www.betterwordsonline.com › dictionary › boldBold - Definition, Meaning, Synonyms, Etymology

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   Dictionary definition of bold. 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.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › thesaurusBOLD - 100 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   informal. She's a plucky little girl who refuses to let her situation upset her. fearless. She seemed utterly fearless. dauntless. Both friends and foes admired his dauntless spirit. intrepid. Three intrepid explorers head out into the unknown. Antonym and example. cowardly. He is too cowardly to fight anyone his own size.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › essential-american-english › boldBOLD | English meaning - Cambridge Essential American

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   B1. strong in color or shape: a bold design. brave: It was a bold decision to go and live overseas. boldly. adverb. (Definition of bold from the Webster's Essential Mini Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of bold. in Chinese (Traditional) 勇敢的, 勇敢的，無畏的, 突出的… See more. in Chinese (Simplified) 勇敢的, 勇敢的，无畏的, 突出的… See more. in Spanish

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › essential-british-english › boldBOLD definition | Cambridge Essential English Dictionary

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   Definition of bold in Essential British English Dictionary. bold. adjective. uk / bəʊld/ Add to word list. B1. strong in colour or shape: a bold design. brave: It was a bold decision to go and live abroad. boldly. adverb. (Definition of bold from the Cambridge Essential Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of bold.

7. www.wordsmyth.netbold | Dictionaries and vocabulary tools for English language ...

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   Word Explorer. See. character, color, fear, personality. The meaning of bold. Definition of bold. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.

8. www.powerthesaurus.org › boldBOLD in Thesaurus: 1000+ Synonyms & Antonyms for BOLD

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   Thesaurusfor Bold. Related terms for bold- synonyms, antonyms and sentences with bold. Lists. synonyms. antonyms. definitions. sentences. thesaurus. Parts of speech. adjectives. nouns. adverbs. Synonyms. Similar meaning. View all. brave. courageous. daring. audacious. fearless. valiant. plucky. intrepid. brazen. dauntless. cheeky. forward.