01 a. Forward to meet danger; venturesome; daring; not timorous or shrinking from risk; brave; courageous.
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Forward to meet danger; venturesome; daring; not timorous or shrinking from risk; brave; courageous.“Throngs of knights and barons bold.” — Milton.
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Exhibiting or requiring spirit and contempt of danger; planned with courage; daring; vigorous.
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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.” — Shak.
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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.” — Addison.
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Standing prominently out to view; markedly conspicuous; striking the eye; in high relief.“Shadows in painting . . . make the figure bolder.” — Dryden.
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Steep; abrupt; prominent.“Where the bold cape its warning forehead rears.” — Trumbull.