Meaning & Definition of Audacious in English
Audacious
Showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks.
Pronunciation:
/ɔːˈdeɪʃəs/Part of Speech:
adjectiveDetailed Definitions
Definition: Showing a daring spirit, bold, or fearless.
Example Sentence: His audacious plan to climb the mountain without any gear stunned everyone.
Definition: Extremely bold or daring; recklessly brave.
Example Sentence: The audacious heist left the police baffled.
Definition: Marked by originality; inventive.
Example Sentence: The artist's audacious style challenged conventional techniques.
Definition: Disrespectful; rude.
Example Sentence: His audacious remarks during the meeting were not well received.
Etymology
Origin: From Latin 'audax', meaning 'bold, daring'.
Synonyms
Common Phrases and Expressions
- audacious move: A bold and risky decision or action.
- audacious claim: A statement that is daring and lacks evidence.
- audacious lifestyle: A way of living that is bold and unconventional.
Translations
- Spanish: audaz
- French: audacieux
- German: wagemutig
- Russian: дерзкий
Related Words
- audacity: The willingness to take bold risks.
- audace: French term for audacity or boldness.
- intrepid: Fearless and adventurous.
Slang Meanings of audacious
Meaning: Ballsy
Example Sentence: That was a ballsy move to challenge the boss like that.
Meaning: Gutsy
Example Sentence: She's got a gutsy attitude about going into that competition.