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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. 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.

3. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › boldBold - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishBOLD | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   BOLD definition: 1. not frightened of taking risks: 2. strong in colour or shape: 3. words that are printed in…. Learn more.

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

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   3 days ago · 1. adjective. 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. boldly adverb [ADVERB with verb]

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishbold adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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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.

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.

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

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   Requiring or exhibiting courage or daring. A bold voyage to unknown lands. American Heritage. Too free in behavior or manner; taking liberties; impudent; shameless. Webster's New World. Unduly forward and brazen; impudent. A bold, sassy child. American Heritage. Strikingly different or unconventional; arresting or provocative. American Heritage.