boldness

Variant of bold

adjective

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

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

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