adj
daring
DEH-uh-rihng
adj
1
Willing to take risks; bold and adventurous.
"The daring rescue took place in the middle of the storm."
"She made a daring decision to quit her job and travel the world."
2
Sexually provocative or unconventional, especially of clothing or art.
"The dress was a bit too daring for a formal office event."
How to Use Daring
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWilling to take bold risks, or (of clothing/behavior) provocatively bold.
Common pairings
daring rescue
daring escape
daring plan
Word Forms
more daring comparative, darings plural, most daring superlative
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