Definition of bold

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bold    (bld) KEY 

ADJECTIVE:
bold·er, bold·est

1. Fearless and daring; courageous.
2. Requiring or exhibiting courage and bravery. See Synonyms at brave.
3. Unduly forward and brazen; impudent: a bold, sassy child.
4. Clear and distinct to the eye; conspicuous: a bold handwriting.
5. Steep or abrupt in grade or terrain: bold cliffs.
6. Printing Boldface.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English, from Old English bald; see bhel-² in Indo-European roots

OTHER FORMS:
boldly(Adverb), boldness(Noun)