Swashbuckling
adj
adj ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 flamboyantly reckless and boastful behavior wordnet
Adjective
- 1 Adventurous, exciting.
"Brecel's swashbuckling style has endeared him to fans across the world, in particular the manner of his famous victories over O'Sullivan and Si Jiahui on his run to the final."
Adjective
- 1 flamboyantly adventurous wordnet
Example
More examples"Lydia is the swashbuckling heroine of this adventure novel."
Etymology
Back-formation from swashbuckler, as though that had been formed as swashbuckle + -er.