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bold
[bohld]
adjective
not hesitating or fearful in the face of actual or possible danger or rebuff; courageous and daring.
a bold hero.
Synonyms: , , , , , ,not hesitating to break the rules of propriety; forward; impudent.
He apologized for being so bold as to speak to the emperor.
Antonyms:necessitating courage and daring; challenging.
a bold adventure.
beyond the usual limits of conventional thought or action; imaginative.
Einstein was a bold mathematician.
a difficult problem needing a bold answer.
striking or conspicuous to the eye; flashy; showy.
a bold pattern.
a bold promontory.
Nautical.deep enough to be navigable close to the shore.
bold waters.
Printing.typeset in boldface.
Obsolete.trusting; assured.
bold
/ əʊ /
adjective
courageous, confident, and fearless; ready to take risks
showing or requiring courage
a bold plan
immodest or impudent
she gave him a bold look
standing out distinctly; conspicuous
a figure carved in bold relief
very steep
the bold face of the cliff
imaginative in thought or expression
the novel's bold plot
printing set in bold face
noun
printing short for bold face
Other 51Թ Forms
- boldly adverb
- boldness noun
- overbold adjective
- superbold adjective
- unbold adjective
- ˈDZԱ noun
- ˈDZ adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of bold1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of bold1
Idioms and Phrases
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Over the years, she became a fixture on the Food Network, known for her bold teaching style and deep love of Italian cuisine.
Bringing the mixed doubles forward is a bold and revolutionary move by the United States Tennis Association, which said it hoped would attract more high-profile singles players.
And though he leaves the politics to the writers’ room, the man who plays Homelander understands that “The Boys’” bold perspective is what’s made it so compelling.
There’s also power in zucchini’s lack of bold flavors, making it a blank slate for home cooks and chefs alike to experiment with.
His motto "peace through strength" rests on his belief that his sheer force of personality, bold threats, and direct telephone calls can end wars.
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Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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