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adjective

Bold adj.

Forward to meet danger; venturesome; daring; not timorous or shrinking from risk; brave; courageous. "Throngs of knights and barons bold."

Exhibiting or requiring spirit and contempt of danger; planned with courage; daring; vigorous. "The bold design leased highly."

In a bad sense, too forward; taking undue liberties; over assuming or confident; lacking proper modesty or restraint; rude; impudent. "Thou art too wild, too rude and bold of voice."

Somewhat overstepping usual bounds, or conventional rules, as in art, literature, etc.; taking liberties in composition or expression; as, the figures of an author are bold. "Bold tales." "The cathedral church is a very bold work."

Standing prominently out to view; markedly conspicuous; striking the eye; in high relief. "Shadows in painting... make the figure bolder."

Steep; abrupt; prominent. "Where the bold cape its warning forehead rears."

verb

Bold v. t. To make bold or daring. (Obs.)

Bold v. i. To be or become bold. (Obs.)

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Etymology of 'Bold'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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