Bold

[bəʊld] or [bold]

Definition

(adj.) fearless and daring; 'bold settlers on some foreign shore'; 'a bold speech'; 'a bold adventure' .

(adj.) clear and distinct; 'bold handwriting'; 'a figure carved in bold relief'; 'a bold design' .

Checked by Bryant--From WordNet

Definition

(n.) Forward to meet danger; venturesome; daring; not timorous or shrinking from risk; brave; courageous.

(n.) Exhibiting or requiring spirit and contempt of danger; planned with courage; daring; vigorous.

(n.) In a bad sense, too forward; taking undue liberties; over assuming or confident; lacking proper modesty or restraint; rude; impudent.

(n.) 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.

(n.) Standing prominently out to view; markedly conspicuous; striking the eye; in high relief.

(n.) Steep; abrupt; prominent.

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

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

Typist: Meg

Synonyms and Synonymous

a. [1]. Fearless, dauntless, daring, valiant, chivalrous, valorous, doughty, undaunted, intrepid, courageous, brave, heroic, audacious, adventurous, manful, manly, stout-hearted, bold-spirited.[2]. Confident, assured, free from bashfulness.[3]. Impudent, insolent, rude, impertinent, saucy, forward, pushing, assuming, brazen-faced, bold-faced.[4]. Conspicuous, striking, prominent, standing out to the view.[5]. Steep, abrupt.

Edited by Cecilia

Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Courageous, fearless, adventurous, brave, self-confident, forward, intrepid,dauntless, valiant, daring,[See {[aiv-laric in-}?], lion-hearted, doughty

ANT:Timid, fearful, inadventurous, shy, bashful, retiring

Checker: Ramona

Definition

adj. daring or courageous: forward or impudent: presumptuous: executed with spirit: striking to the sight well marked: steep or abrupt.—v.t. Bold′en (obs.) to make bold.—adj. Bold′faced impudent.—adv. Bold′ly.—n. Bold′ness.—To make bold to take the liberty to make free.

Edited by Edward

Examples

Checker: Sherman

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