bold
adjective/boʊld/
Frequency rank: #2,948 most common English word
Meaning
Confident and brave; not afraid to take risks.
Example sentence
The explorer was bold enough to climb the dangerous mountain alone.
Synonyms & related words
- brave
- daring
- courageous
- fearless
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