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Definition of bold:
- Exhibiting or requiring spirit and contempt of danger; planned with courage; daring; vigorous.
- Forward to meet danger; venturesome; daring; not timorous or shrinking from risk; brave; courageous.
- In a bad sense, too forward; taking undue liberties; over assuming or confident; lacking proper modesty or restraint; rude; impudent.
- 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.
- Standing prominently out to view; markedly conspicuous; striking the eye; in high relief.
- Steep; abrupt; prominent.
- To be or become bold.
- To make bold or daring.
Synonyms:
emboldened, doughty, plain, plain-spoken, safety, bright, downright, out-and-out, gutty, absolute, inconsiderate, obvious, remarkable, reckless, frank, familiar, overvaliant, boldface, striking, dauntless, temerarious, steep, salient, diaphanous, open, pushy, vaporous, audacious, heroic, flip, unfearing, smart, contumelious, gossamer, coarse, boldfaced, mettlesome, nervy, definite, eye-catching, gauze-like, sheer, transparent, presuming, fortitudinous, game, attitude, blustering, rough, intrepid, horizontal, see, pert, gutsy, unmannerly, assumptive, snippy, marked, sassy, striking, brassy, filmy, venturous, venturesome, prominent, right-down, fearless, observable, snippety, daredevil, courtesy, assuming, enterprising, brusk, wise, clear, fresh, rash, pronounced, rank, heroical, uncivil, smart-alecky, conspicuous, fear, bluff, abrupt, cobwebby, foolhardy, arresting, vaulting, uppish, brave, stout, overreaching, gauzy, bold face, adventurous, uppity, see-through, forward, unmixed, outstanding, assumptive, unmingled, forward, impudent, noticeable, overconfident, pointed, malapert, blunt, signal, vapourous, precipitous, brash, adventuresome.
- courageous (part of speech: adjective)
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defiant (part of speech: adjective)
- challenging,
- rebellious,
- defiant,
- recalcitrant,
- stubborn,
- audacious,
- conflicting,
- insubordinate,
- obstinate,
- resistant,
- insolent,
- dissenting,
- insurgent,
- confrontational,
- daring,
- factious
- brave (part of speech: adjective)
- insolent (part of speech: adjective)
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tenacious (part of speech: adjective)
- flintlike,
- stubborn,
- brave,
- resolute,
- spunky,
- devoted,
- tenacious,
- staunch,
- headstrong,
- faithful,
- courageous,
- unflagging,
- persevering,
- obdurate,
- dogged,
- bulldogged,
- hearty,
- hard,
- fervent,
- bullheaded,
- plucky,
- dauntless,
- decisive,
- persistent,
- tough,
- indomitable,
- determined,
- steadfast,
- diligent,
- true,
- strong,
- strong-willed,
- undaunted,
- stiff,
- obstinate,
- enduring,
- indefatigable,
- stony,
- tireless,
- insistent
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resolute (part of speech: adjective)
- indefatigable,
- unwavering,
- valiant,
- decisive,
- inexorable,
- steady,
- decided,
- dedicated,
- unflinching,
- stubborn,
- willing,
- resolved,
- earnest,
- thorough,
- ruthless,
- implacable,
- steadfast,
- unchangeable,
- loyal,
- courageous,
- true,
- relentless,
- intent,
- unyielding,
- unshakeable,
- bullheaded,
- diligent,
- persevering,
- stern,
- strong-minded,
- reliable,
- dogged,
- steely,
- indomitable,
- dauntless,
- plucky,
- devoted,
- tenacious,
- constant,
- tough,
- committed,
- serious,
- uncompromising,
- staunch,
- resolute,
- fearless,
- headstrong,
- determined,
- zealous,
- set,
- unbending,
- tireless,
- hearty,
- faithful,
- iron-willed,
- insistent,
- deliberate,
- strong-willed,
- spunky,
- persistent,
- firm
Usage examples:
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So I went to see her, and I found her so busy, and doing more than she was fit, poor thing, so I made bold to give her a hand.
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But if I might be so bold as to say, I doubt you'd better leave him alone, after all."
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But it had been some time since either of them had seen the Bold Tin Soldier and his men, and the Doll and Horse were very anxious to hear the news from the store.