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