Main Entry:

¹bold

Pronunciation:

\ˈbōld\

Function:

adjective

Etymology:

Middle English, from Old English beald; akin to Old High German bald bold

Date:

before 12th century

1 a: fearless before danger : intrepid b: showing or requiring a fearless daring spirit 2: impudent, presumptuous3obsolete : assured, confident4: sheer, steep <bold cliffs>5: adventurous, free <a bold thinker>6: standing out prominently7: being or set in boldface

— bold·ly \ˈbōl(d)-lē\ adverb

— bold·ness \ˈbōl(d)-nəs\ noun