bold
adjective (NOT SHY) /bəʊld/
/boʊld/ Definition
› not shy, especially in a way that shows no respect: He was a bold and defiant little boy.Rude and cheekyRelating to sex and sexual desireConfidence and self-assuranceShowing arrogance and conceit boldly /ˈbəʊld.li/
/ˈboʊld-/ adverb Brave and courageous boldness /ˈbəʊld.nəs/
/ˈboʊld-/ noun [U] › He is famous for the boldness of his business methods.Bravery
/ˈboʊld-/ adverb Brave and courageous boldness /ˈbəʊld.nəs/
/ˈboʊld-/ noun [U] › He is famous for the boldness of his business methods.Bravery(Definition of bold adjective (NOT SHY) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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