Bold

Definition of Bold

Pronunciation: bōld

a.	1.	Forward to meet danger; venturesome; daring; not timorous or shrinking from risk; brave; courageous. Throngs of knights and barons bold. - Milton.
	2.	Exhibiting or requiring spirit and contempt of danger; planned with courage; daring; vigorous.
	3.	In a bad sense, too forward; taking undue liberties; over assuming or confident; lacking proper modesty or restraint; rude; impudent. Thou art too wild, too rude and bold of voice. - Shak.
	4.	Somewhat overstepping usual bounds, or conventional rules, as in art, literature, etc.; taking liberties in composition or expression; as, the figures of an author are bold. The cathedral church is a very bold work. - Addison.
	5.	Standing prominently out to view; markedly conspicuous; striking the eye; in high relief. Shadows in painting . . . make the figure bolder. - Dryden.
	6.	Steep; abrupt; prominent. Where the bold cape its warning forehead rears. - Trumbull.
v. t.	1.	To make bold or daring.
v. i.	1.	To be or become bold.

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