Bold and Meek

Bold

Bold adjective - Displaying or marked by rude boldness.
Usage example: you're a bold little brat for trying to steal my stuff while I'm right here

Meek is an antonym for bold in topics: impudent, brazen, bright, brave.

Nearby Words: boldness, boldly

Meek

Meek adjective - Not having or showing any feelings of superiority, self-assertiveness, or showiness.
Usage example: a meek girl who quietly went along with whatever her circle of friends wanted

Bold is an antonym for meek in topics: submissive, shy.

Nearby Words: meekness, meekly

Both words in one sentence

  • Sensitive Guy and Manly Man Chibitalia is a meek, crossdressing artist while HRE is a bold warrior who wears men's clothes.
  • Fanfic / Doing It Right This Time Pitbull Dates Puppy: Asuka is very strong-willed and bold compared with her meek boyfriend and quiet girlfriend.
  • Butterflies: Shy, meek and inoffensive as caterpillars, but bold and beautiful as adults - this contrast often symbolizes transformation or death and reincarnation.
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