1
: bold in manner or conduct : impudent
2
usually boldfaced : being or set in boldface

Examples of bold-faced in a Sentence

the child proceeded to tell a bold-faced lie despite the evidence right in front of us
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Word History

First Known Use

1591, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of bold-faced was in 1591

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“Bold-faced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bold-faced. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

bold-faced

adjective
-ˈfāst
1
: bold in manner or conduct
2
usually boldfaced : being or set in boldface
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