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bolder
boldermore daring or courageous: He is far bolder than one would imagine. Not to be confused with:boulder – a large rock: The boulder broke loose and tumbled down the mountain.bold B0373100 (bōld)adj. bold·er, bold·est 1. a. Fearless and daring; courageous: a bold leader.b. Requiring or exhibiting courage or daring: a bold voyage to unknown lands. See Synonyms at brave.2. Unduly forward and brazen; impudent: a bold, sassy child.3. Strikingly different or unconventional; arresting or provocative: "[He] laid out a bold, new vision for America's leading universities" (Jerome Karabel).4. a. Clear and distinct to the eye; conspicuous: bold colors; a bold pattern.b. Strong or pronounced; prominent: the bold flavor of ginger.5. Steep or abrupt in grade or terrain: "The two walk along the high, bold, rocky shore" (Harriet Beecher Stowe).6. Printing Boldface. [Middle English, from Old English bald; see bhel- in Indo-European roots.] bold′ly adv.bold′ness n.IdiomsSeeboldMedicalSeeBOLD |