bold
4 ENTRIES FOUND:
bolder;
boldest
bolder;
boldest
Britannica Dictionary definition of BOLD
[also more bold; most bold]
1
a
:
not afraid of danger or difficult situations
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The area was settled by bold [=brave, courageous] pioneers.
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Few politicians have been bold enough to oppose the plan to cut taxes.
b
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showing or needing confidence or lack of fear
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It's a bold plan that might fail.
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Hiring a novice was a bold move.
2
:
very confident in a way that may seem rude or foolish
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He punished the bold child for talking back.
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He was/made so bold as to guarantee a victory. [=he confidently guaranteed a victory]
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I'd like to offer a few criticisms, if I may be so bold.
3
:
very noticeable or easily seen
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She wore a dress with bold stripes.
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The painting is done in bold colors.
4
literary
:
very steep
5
(as) bold as brass
:
not afraid at all
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very confident or bold
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I was too nervous to do it, but my sister went right up to him (as) bold as brass and asked for his autograph.
— boldly
adverb-
He was boldly direct.
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a boldly original painting
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a boldly striped shirt
— boldness
noun [noncount]
2
bold
/ˈboʊld/
noun
2
bold
/ˈboʊld/
noun
Britannica Dictionary definition of BOLD
[noncount]
:
boldface
