Bolder
/ˈboʊl.dɚ/noun
Comparative form of bold, meaning more confident, daring, or fearless.
Did you know?The word bold ultimately comes from a Germanic root meaning “thick, strong, or full-bodied,” so its modern sense of fearless swagger grew out of physical solidity, not magic.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*bhel-
“to swell, thrive, or be full”
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*baldaz
“bold, brave, confident”
Old English
OE
beald
“bold, courageous, daring”
Middle English
ME
bold
“brave, fearless, impudent”
Modern English
English
bolder
“more bold; more daring or confident”