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Definition of "daring" []

  • Willing to take or seek out risks; bold and venturesome. See Synonyms at adventurous. (adjective)
  • Audacious bravery; boldness. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "daring" in a sentence
  • "I totally admire your courage in daring to print the name X--- in your blog."
  • "Daylight still engaged in daring speculations, as, for instance, at the impending outbreak of the Japanese-Russian War, when, in the face of the experience and power of the shipping gamblers, he reached out and clutched practically a monopoly of available steamer-charters."
  • "Noted for his daring and success as a surgeon, through the days and weeks that followed Linday exceeded himself in daring and success."