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:
- heroical
- impulsive
- enterprising
- gallant
- nerved
- emboldened
- foolish
- reckless
- venturesome
- heroic
- hardy
- audacious
- gutsy
- adventuresome
- venturous
- dashing
- nervy
- valiant
Antonyms:
- overcautious
- spooked
- reasonable
- fearful
- calm
- poltroon
- scared
- alarmed
- calm
- sane
- unnerved
- terrified
- rational
- sane
- sound
- unnerved
- terrified
- sensible
- wise
- horrified
- affrighted
- shocked
- reasonable
- frightened
- scared
- heedful
- cool
- lily-livered
- startled
- fearful
- shocked
- sensible
- lily-livered
- poltroon
- affrighted
- heedful
- horrified
- sound
- spooked
- frightened
- startled
- chickenhearted
- alarmed
- rational
- overcautious
- wise
- cool
- chickenhearted
Synonyms:
- whacky
- swashbuckling
- impetuous
- mad
- wacky
- thoughtless
- lionhearted
- overbold
- absurd
- rash
- stout
- silly
- witless
- plucky
- scatterbrained
- nutty
- gritty
- dumb
- asinine
- insane
- hotheaded
- incautious
- dauntless
- wild
- daredevil
- precipitate
- moronic
- headlong
- unreasonable
- unafraid
- stupid
- hasty
- harebrained
- stalwart
- stouthearted
- undaunted
- free-swinging
- madcap
- spunky
- foolhardy
- brash
- crazy
- spirited
- overconfident
- unnecessary
- valorous
- intrepid
- greathearted
- brainless
- heedless
- imprudent
- lunatic
- idiotic
- irrational
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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
brave, daring,adventurous, fearless, courageous, heroical, impulsive, enterprising, gallant, nerved
unenterprising, prudent, careful,timid, wary, unadventurous, cowardly, pusillanimous, unadventurous, craven
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.
