BDE
4 synonyms and 2 antonyms for BDE, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Quiet, unforced confidence: the relaxed self-assurance of someone who does not need attention or approval and is not trying to prove anything.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
insecurity
try-hard energy
How to use BDE
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
big BDE
radiate BDE
serious BDE
Internet slang, mildly crude because of what the letters stand for; fine in casual conversation, not in formal writing.
Etymology
An initialism of big dick energy. Despite the phrase, the quality it names is a manner rather than anything anatomical, and it is applied to people of any gender.
Full origin of BDE →Frequently asked questions
What does BDE stand for?
Big dick energy. It describes an air of calm confidence rather than anything physical, and is used about people of any gender.
What is the difference between BDE and arrogance?
BDE is confidence that needs no audience — the person is not competing or seeking validation. Arrogance is loud and comparative, and by definition cancels out BDE.
