Daring

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈdeəɹɪŋ(g)/
• Rhymes: -ɛərɪŋ

Verb

1. Present participle of dare

Full definition of daring

Adjective

1. Adventurous, willing to take on or look for risks.
• 1905, w, w:The Case of Miss Elliott Chapter 1, “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. â€¦â€
2. Courageous, or showing bravery.

Synonyms

• (adventurous) audacious, dareful, bold, venturesome
• (courageous) See

Derived terms

• daringly
• daringness

Related terms

• daredevil
• dareful
• darer
• daresay

Noun

1. Boldness

Synonyms

• boldness; see also

Anagrams

• gradin
• radgin