Daring
adj, noun, verb ·Common ·High school level
Definitions
- 1 Boldness. uncountable, usually
- 2 the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger wordnet
- 3 a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy wordnet
- 1 present participle and gerund of dare form-of, gerund, participle, present
- 1 Adventurous, willing to take on or look for risks; overbold.
"“There the cause of death was soon ascertained ; the victim of this daring outrage had been stabbed to death from ear to ear with a long, sharp instrument, in shape like an antique stiletto, which […] was subsequently found under the cushions of the hansom. […]”"
- 2 Courageous or showing bravery; doughty.
"[…]By this scimitar, That slew the Sophy and a Persian prince That won three fields of Sultan Solyman, I would outstare the sternest eyes that look, Outbrave the heart most daring on earth, Pluck the young sucking cubs from the she-bear, Yea, mock the lion when he roars for prey, To win thee, lady. […]"
- 3 Racy; sexually provocative.
"Just what I wanted, seeing my mom in a daring bikini—or worse yet, my being in one. I had the perfect drawer I could bury it in."
- 1 disposed to venture or take risks wordnet
- 2 radically new or original wordnet
Example
More examples"It was a daring adventure, full of thrill and excitement."
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