bold (Meaning)
bold (n)
a typeface with thick heavy lines
bold (a)
fearless and daring
bold (s)
clear and distinct
very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical front
bold (n.)
Forward to meet danger; venturesome; daring; not timorous or shrinking from risk; brave; courageous.
Exhibiting or requiring spirit and contempt of danger; planned with courage; daring; vigorous.
In a bad sense, too forward; taking undue liberties; over assuming or confident; lacking proper modesty or restraint; rude; impudent.
Somewhat overstepping usual bounds, or conventional rules, as in art, literature, etc.; taking liberties in composition or expression; as, the figures of an author are bold.
Standing prominently out to view; markedly conspicuous; striking the eye; in high relief.
Steep; abrupt; prominent.
bold (v. t.)
To make bold or daring.
bold (v. i.)
To be or become bold.
Synonyms & Antonyms of bold
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Synonyms:
- venturesome
- valiant
- dashing
- hardy
- reckless
- impulsive
- venturous
- enterprising
- adventuresome
- nerved
- heroic
- audacious
- heroical
- gutsy
- foolish
- emboldened
- gallant
- nervy
Antonyms:
- terrified
- unnerved
- spooked
- sane
- frightened
- calm
- sound
- horrified
- sensible
- startled
- alarmed
- reasonable
- startled
- chickenhearted
- calm
- scared
- sound
- poltroon
- shocked
- cool
- affrighted
- rational
- lily-livered
- horrified
- scared
- heedful
- spooked
- sane
- unnerved
- fearful
- fearful
- rational
- overcautious
- overcautious
- affrighted
- frightened
- alarmed
- sensible
- chickenhearted
- poltroon
- shocked
- heedful
- terrified
- lily-livered
- cool
- reasonable
- wise
- wise
Synonyms:
- overconfident
- moronic
- swashbuckling
- brainless
- madcap
- overbold
- valorous
- witless
- free-swinging
- thoughtless
- undaunted
- asinine
- stouthearted
- unreasonable
- foolhardy
- hasty
- wacky
- unafraid
- precipitate
- rash
- dumb
- stout
- unnecessary
- irrational
- nutty
- brash
- mad
- silly
- lunatic
- dauntless
- headlong
- stalwart
- lionhearted
- hotheaded
- plucky
- stupid
- incautious
- harebrained
- spunky
- absurd
- wild
- gritty
- impetuous
- scatterbrained
- crazy
- imprudent
- heedless
- insane
- daredevil
- idiotic
- spirited
- greathearted
- whacky
- intrepid
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bold Sentence Examples
- She made a bold decision to quit her job and pursue her passion for painting full-time.
- His bold fashion choices always turned heads wherever he went.
- The CEO's bold strategy propelled the company to unprecedented success.
- With a bold stroke of the brush, the artist added vibrant colors to the canvas.
- It takes a bold individual to speak out against injustice in the face of adversity.
- The explorer embarked on a bold expedition to summit the tallest mountain in the world.
- Making a bold statement, she declared her intentions to run for political office.
- The chef's bold use of spices infused the dish with layers of flavor.
- Taking a bold leap of faith, he invested all his savings into his startup.
- His bold leadership style inspired confidence and loyalty among his team members.
FAQs About the word bold
a typeface with thick heavy lines, fearless and daring, clear and distinct, very steep; having a prominent and almost vertical frontForward to meet danger; vent
daring,adventurous, fearless, brave, courageous, venturesome, valiant, dashing, hardy, reckless
careful, unadventurous, unenterprising, timid, afraid, wary, timorous, pusillanimous, milky, unenterprising
She made a bold decision to quit her job and pursue her passion for painting full-time.
His bold fashion choices always turned heads wherever he went.
The CEO's bold strategy propelled the company to unprecedented success.
With a bold stroke of the brush, the artist added vibrant colors to the canvas.
