daring
Translation
daring, brave, adventurous, bold
Examples
That was a daring rescue.
That was a daring rescue.
She wore a very daring dress.
She wore a very daring dress.
Grammar Patterns
a daring ((sth.)) a brave or adventurous (thing) That was a daring rescue.
((sb.)) is daring (sb.) is brave and willing to take risks She is very daring.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bold, audacious, brave; Antonyms: cautious, timid, fearful
Etymology
From the verb 'to dare', meaning to have the courage to do something. The '-ing' suffix forms an adjective.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who is always 'daring' to do new, risky things. This links the action of daring to the quality of being daring.