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adjective \ˈbōld\Definition of BOLD
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a : fearless before danger : intrepid b : showing or requiring a fearless daring spirit
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: adventurous, free <a bold thinker>
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: standing out prominently
See Examples of BOLD
- Few politicians have been bold enough to oppose the plan to cut taxes.
- It's a bold plan that might fail.
- Hiring a novice was a bold move.
- He punished the bold child for talking back.
- I'd like to offer a few criticisms, if I may be so bold.
- She wore a dress with bold stripes.
- The painting is done in bold colors.
Origin of BOLD
Middle English, from Old English beald; akin to Old High German bald bold
First Known Use: before 12th century
Related to BOLD
- Synonyms
- adventuresome, adventurous, audacious, daring, dashing, emboldened, enterprising, free-swinging, gutsy, hardy, nerved, nervy, venturesome, venturous
- Antonyms
- unadventurous, unenterprising
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