daring

daring
[[t]de͟ərɪŋ[/t]]
1) ADJ-GRADED People who are daring are willing to do or say things which are new or which might shock or anger other people.

Bergit was probably more daring than I was...

He realized this to be a very daring thing to ask.

...one of the most daring political theatres in Prague.

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daringly ADV-GRADED ADV with v, ADV adj

`Cheers,' he said and winked daringly at her.

...a daringly low-cut dress.

2) ADJ-GRADED: usu ADJ n A daring person is willing to do things that might be dangerous.

...the heroic and daring Charlie Pierce...

His daring rescue saved the lives of the youngsters.

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3) N-UNCOUNT Daring is the courage to do things which might be dangerous or which might shock or anger other people.

His daring may have cost him his life.

Syn:
bravery, boldness
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