Bolds

Part of speech: noun, adjective

Definitions

1. A term used to describe the act of making text visually prominent or emphasized to capture attention; it can also refer to confident and courageous behavior in individuals; finally, it conveys a sense of audacity in actions that defy convention or expectations
2. Referring to text that is displayed in heavy type to enhance visibility and importance; depicting an individual who exhibits bravery and self-assurance; and highlighting a tendency to take risks or make daring choices
3. Describing text formatted to stand out through thickness of characters for emphasis; indicating a person's strong-willed and fearless nature in difficult situations; and showcasing a propensity for bold actions that challenge norms or limitations

Etymology: "Bolds" is simply the plural of "bold," so the history that matters is that of the adjective, which the source ties to the Old English word for "dwelling," a meaning that now survives only in surnames. The noun "bold" (house, dwelling) and the adjective meaning daring or courageous are the two strands the source identifies as the origins of the surname, and the connection between them is not spelled out here. The adjective sense of daring and courage is the one that gave the word its modern meanings: brave, self-assured, willing to take risks, and, in typography, heavy type made to stand out. The typographic use is a later extension of the same idea of something that projects forcefully. The plural "bolds" is used mainly for the typographic sense, referring to several instances of boldface text.

Synonyms: braves, daring ones, courageous ones, fearless ones, adventurers

Antonyms: cowards, timid ones, faint-hearted ones, cautious ones