overbold en · ADJ
Etymology
From Middle English overbold, equivalent to over- + bold.
Meanings
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Too bold; impertinent or overreaching.
I hope it wasn't overbold of me to finish writing your letter for you.
Quoth he, thou art a fine fellow, but hot-tempered, Martin, and overbold.”
1923, Charles Boardman Hawes, The Dark Frigate, Chapter 7:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more overbold | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most overbold | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |