vi to be or become bold.
2. bold ·noun steep; abrupt; prominent.
3. bold ·vt to make bold or daring.
4. bold ·noun standing prominently out to view; markedly conspicuous; striking the eye; in high relief.
5. bold ·noun exhibiting or requiring spirit and contempt of danger; planned with courage; daring; vigorous.
6. bold ·noun forward to meet danger; venturesome; daring; not timorous or shrinking from risk; brave; courageous.
7. bold ·noun in a bad sense, too forward; taking undue liberties; over assuming or confident; lacking proper modesty or restraint; rude; impudent.
8. bold ·noun 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.