audacious — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

audacious (/ɔːˈdeɪ.ʃəs/)

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🔊 /ɔːˈdeɪ.ʃəs/

Meaning

Meaning: boldly daring

Something audacious is daringly bold and willing to take big risks. Speakers champion audacious goals that seem impossible at first.

Examples

🗣 They set an audacious goal to end the disease.

Etymology

From Latin ‘audax’, meaning daring.

How & Where It’s Used

Used for bold, ambitious goals and ideas.

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Tags: boldness, ambition

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