a. [ OE. bald, bold, AS. bald, beald; akin to Icel. ballr, OHG. bald, MHG. balt, D. boud, Goth. balþei 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 ] | 
