a. | 1. | Forward to meet danger; venturesome; daring; not timorous or shrinking from risk; brave; courageous. |
2. | Exhibiting or requiring spirit and contempt of danger; planned with courage; daring; vigorous. | |
3. | In a bad sense, too forward; taking undue liberties; over assuming or confident; lacking proper modesty or restraint; rude; impudent. | |
4. | Somewhat overstepping usual bounds, or conventional rules, as in art, literature, etc.; taking liberties in composition or expression; | |
5. | Standing prominently out to view; markedly conspicuous; striking the eye; in high relief. | |
6. | Steep; abrupt; prominent. | |
v. t. | 1. | To make bold or daring. |
v. i. | 1. | To be or become bold. |
Noun | 1. | ![]() |
Adj. | 1. | bold - fearless and daring; "bold settlers on some foreign shore"; "a bold speech"; "a bold adventure" Antonyms: timid - showing fear and lack of confidence |
2. | bold - clear and distinct; "bold handwriting"; "a figure carved in bold relief"; "a bold design" | |
3. | bold - very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front; "a bluff headland"; "where the bold chalk cliffs of England rise"; "a sheer descent of rock" |