Audacious
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɔːˈdeɪ.ʃəs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Audacious is an adjective meaning Showing willingness to take bold risks; recklessly daring.
Meaning
Showing willingness to take bold risks; recklessly daring.
More Meanings
- Impudent, insolent.
Example Sentences
Cuba’s economy minister described "audacious" measures to tame inflation…
It was an audacious thing for her to attempt, but boldness had often served her turn before.
That such a safe adaptation could come of The Hunger Games speaks more to the trilogy’s commercial ascent than the book’s actual content, which is audacious and savvy in its dark calculations.
The audacious hijacking in Paris of a van carrying the baggage of a Saudi prince to his private jet is obviously an embarrassment to the French capital, whose ultra-high-end boutiques have suffered a spate of heists in recent months.
Synonyms for audacious
Depending on context, synonyms include bold, daring, courageous, intrepid, venturesome, temeritous.
Antonyms for audacious
Common opposites include shy, cautious, prudent.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include daring, adventuresome, venturesome, adventurous, venturous, intrepid.
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