adj.
Pronunciation: ' b ō ld
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English beald; akin to Old High German bald bold
Date: before 12th century
1 a : fearless before danger : INTREPID b : showing or requiring a fearless daring spirit <a bold plan>
2 : IMPUDENT , PRESUMPTUOUS
3 obsolete : ASSURED , CONFIDENT
4 : SHEER , STEEP < bold cliffs>
5 : ADVENTUROUS , FREE <a bold thinker>
6 : standing out prominently
7 : being or set in boldface
– bold · ly \ ' b ō l(d)-l ē \ adverb
– bold · ness \ ' b ō l(d)-n ə s \ noun