Bold /(bōld)/

Bold

a.
  1. Forward to meet danger; venturesome; daring; not timorous or shrinking from risk; brave; courageous.
    Throngs of knights and barons bold.
  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.
  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.
  5. Standing prominently out to view; markedly conspicuous; striking the eye; in high relief.
    Shadows in painting . . . make the figure bolder.
  6. Steep; abrupt; prominent.
    Where the bold cape its warning forehead rears.
    — Trumbull.

Bold

v. t.
  1. To make bold or daring. [Obs.]

Bold

v. i.
  1. To be or become bold. [Obs.]