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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. 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.

5. 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.

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

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   adjective. fearless and daring. “ bold settlers on some foreign shore” “a bold speech” “a bold adventure” synonyms: adventuresome, adventurous. willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises. fearless, unafraid. oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them. forward.

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

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   adjective. us / boʊld / uk / bəʊld / bold adjective (BRAVE) Add to word list. B2. not frightened of danger: make the bold move The team made the bold move of trading its star player. take the bold step The newspaper took the bold step of publishing the names of the men involved. She was a bold and fearless climber. Synonym. brave.

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

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   A bold colour or pattern is very bright and noticeable. ...bold flowers in various shades of red, blue or white. ...bold, dramatic colours. Synonyms: bright, conspicuous, strong, striking More Synonyms of bold. boldly adverb B1+. The design is pretty startling and very boldly coloured. 4. adjective.

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

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

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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.

11. 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.