Bold

Bold Bold (b[=o]ld), a. [OE. bald, bold, AS. bald, beald; akin to Icel. ballr, OHG. bald, MHG. balt, D. boud, Goth. bal[thorn]ei boldness, It. baldo. In Ger. there remains only bald, adv. soon. Cf. {Bawd}, n.] 1. Forward to meet danger; venturesome; daring; not timorous or shrinking from risk; brave; courageous. [1913 Webster]

Throngs of knights and barons bold. --Milton. [1913 Webster]

2. Exhibiting or requiring spirit and contempt of danger; planned with courage; daring; vigorous. ``The bold design leased highly.'' --Milton. [1913 Webster]

3. In a bad sense, too forward; taking undue liberties; over assuming or confident; lacking proper modesty or restraint; rude; impudent. [1913 Webster]

Thou art too wild, too rude and bold of voice. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

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. ``Bold tales.'' --Waller. [1913 Webster]

The cathedral church is a very bold work. --Addison. [1913 Webster]

5. Standing prominently out to view; markedly conspicuous; striking the eye; in high relief. [1913 Webster]

Shadows in painting . . . make the figure bolder. --Dryden. [1913 Webster]

6. Steep; abrupt; prominent. [1913 Webster]

Where the bold cape its warning forehead rears. --Trumbull. [1913 Webster]