Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Bold (bolder, boldest)
bold (bolder, boldest), adj. [OE bald.] (webplay: confident, daring, enters, eye, fearless, God, liberty, men, near, spirit, standing, striking, water).
- Strong; healthy; well-made; [fig.] lasting; eternal; immortal; resurrected.
- Aggressive; forward; discourteous; rude.
- Intrusive; intervening; interfering; meddlesome.
- Bright; vivid; vibrant; sunny; shining; blazing.
- Impressive; spectacular; stirring.
- Assertive; self-assured; positive.
- Powerful; mighty; authoritative; commanding; lordly; masterful.
- Loud; raucous; blaring; jarring; squawky.
- Courageous; brave; not afraid; able to move forward; (see Proverbs 28:1).
- Fresh; new; glowing; blooming.
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