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Bold is defined as free in behavior, or prominent.

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A person who is not afraid to speak up for what he believes, even to people with more power than him, is an example of someone who is bold.
A child who is too confident and arrogant as a result of being spoiled is an example of a child who is overly bold.
A strong, deep rich red color is an example of a bold color.
When you have certain letters thicker than others, this is an example of bold.

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See bold in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

showing a readiness to take risks or face danger; daring; fearless
too free in behavior or manner; taking liberties; impudent; shameless
steep or abrupt, as a cliff
prominent and clear; striking and sharp: to write a bold hand
bright and vivid; rich: bold colors
printed in boldface
forceful in expression
Obsolete confident

Origin: ME < OE beald, bold, brave, akin to Ger bald: orig. sense, “swollen up” < IE base *bhel-: see ball

Related Forms:

boldly adverb
boldness noun

See bold in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective bold·er, bold·est

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

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

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

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Related Forms:

boldˈly adverb

boldˈness noun

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