daring

UK /ˈdɛə.ɹɪŋ/ US /ˈdɛɚ.ɪŋ/
adj 3noun 1

Definitions

adj

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.

noun

1

Boldness.

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