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September 28, 2016 Word of the Day

daring /ˈderɪŋ/ adjective
daring
/ˈderɪŋ/
adjective

[more daring; most daring]

The swimmers made a daring leap off the cliff.
The swimmers made a daring leap off the cliff.
Definition of DARING

1 : willing to do dangerous or difficult things

  • a daring reporter who has covered several wars

  • She's a daring innovator in the field of biotechnology.

2 : showing a lack of fear

  • Emergency crews quickly planned a daring [=bold] rescue to get the people out of the burning building.

  • a daring plan to steal the famous painting

  • She decided to wear a daring dress to the party.

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