bold-faced

adjective

ˈbōl(d)-ˈfāst 

1

: bold in manner or conduct : impudent

2

usually boldfaced : being or set in boldface

Synonyms of bold-faced

• bold
• wise
• brazen
• impudent
• blunt
• cheeky
• fresh
• insolent
• audacious
• saucy
• sassy
• brassy
• defiant
• cocky

Examples of bold-faced in a Sentence

the child proceeded to tell a bold-faced lie despite the evidence right in front of us

Recent Examples on the Web

Control Resonant is the type of bold-faced pivot that proves Remedy remains one of gaming's most courageous studios. — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 8 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1616, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for bold-faced

• aftertaste
• interfaced
• interlaced
• abased
• barefaced
• debased
• defaced
• disgraced
• displaced
• distaste
• effaced
• embraced

Kids Definition

bold-faced

adjective

-ˈfāst

1

: bold in manner or conduct

2

usually boldfaced : being or set in boldface