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Definition of: bold
(bōld) adjective
1. Possessing, showing, or requiring courage; audacious; fearless; spirited.
2. Presuming; forward; brazen.
3. Regardless of conventions; striking; vigorous; as language.
4. Clear; prominent; in high relief: bold sculpture, bold outlines.
5. Abrupt; steep, as a cliff.
6. Having a swift, strong current: a bold stream. See synonyms under BLUFF, BRAVE, IMMODEST, IMPUDENT.
—to make bold To take the liberty; venture. [OE bald]
—bold′ly adverb
—bold′ness noun
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