daredevil
Daredevil (noun) means a person who takes reckless risks, often for excitement or attention. Example: “The daredevil rode his motorcycle across the canyon on a makeshift ramp.”
How to use daredevil
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who loves taking big, dangerous risks just for the thrill.
Word forms
more daredevil comparative, daredeviled past tense, daredevilled past tense, daredevils plural, daredevils singular, most daredevil superlative
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The _____ rode his motorcycle across the canyon on a makeshift ramp.
Etymology
A compound of dare and devil, literally someone who "dares the devil" — bold to the point of tempting fate.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for daredevil
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What does “daredevil” mean?
The word “daredevil” means a person who takes reckless risks, often for excitement or attention. In plain terms, someone who loves taking big, dangerous risks just for the thrill.
How do you pronounce “daredevil”?
“Daredevil” is pronounced DEH-uh-deh-vuhl (/ˈdɛədɛvəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “daredevil” in a sentence?
Here is “daredevil” used in a sentence: “The daredevil rode his motorcycle across the canyon on a makeshift ramp.”
What part of speech is “daredevil”?
Depending on how it is used, “daredevil” can be a noun and an adjective.
Is “daredevil” a common word?
“Daredevil” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “daredevil” have?
“Daredevil” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person who takes reckless risks, often for excitement or attention.