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