bold
adjective
[ bəʊld ]
• (of a person, action, or idea) showing a willingness to take risks; confident and courageous.
• "a bold attempt to solve the crisis"
Similar:
daring,
intrepid,
courageous,
brave,
valiant,
fearless,
unafraid,
undaunted,
dauntless,
valorous,
audacious,
adventurous,
dashing,
heroic,
gallant,
swashbuckling,
adventuresome,
daredevil,
venturesome,
plucky,
unflinching,
spirited,
confident,
positive,
decisive,
assured,
enterprising,
rash,
reckless,
brash,
foolhardy,
gutsy,
spunky,
ballsy,
game,
feisty,
temerarious,
• (of a colour, design, or shape) having a strong, vivid, or clear appearance.
• "a coat with bold polka dots"
Similar:
striking,
vivid,
bright,
strong,
eye-catching,
conspicuous,
distinct,
pronounced,
prominent,
obvious,
outstanding,
well marked,
showy,
flashy,
gaudy,
lurid,
garish,
bold
noun
• a bold typeface or letter.
• "Shadow cabinet members listed in bold"
Origin:
Old English bald, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch boud and to German bald ‘soon’.
