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What does "bold" mean?

Bold: Exhibiting or requiring spirit and contempt of danger; planned with courage; daring; vigorous. "The bold design leased highly." Milton.

Additional senses

  1. 2.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.
  2. 3.Somewhat overstepping usual bounds, or conventional rules, as in art, literature, etc.; taking liberties in o composition or expression; as, the figures of an author are bold. "Bold tales." Waller. The cathedral church is a very bold work. Addison.
  3. 4.Standing prominently out to view; markedly conspicuous; striking the eye; in high relief. Shadows in painting . . . make the figure bolder. Dryden.
  4. 5.Steep; abrupt; prominent. Where the bold cape its warning forehead rears. Trumbull.
  5. 6.To make bold or daring. [Obs.] Shak.
  6. 7.To be or become bold. [Obs.]

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