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