Bold

/boʊld/ (US), /bəʊld/ (UK) adjective

Bold describes someone who is confident and willing to take risks, or something that is strong and noticeable in appearance.

It comes from Old English “beald” or “bald,” meaning “brave” or “courageous.” It is related to German “bald,” meaning “soon,” suggesting readiness to act.

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