Daring
'dɛərɪŋ
Definitions
2 meaningsDisplaying courage; boldly adventurous; willing to take risks.
'dɛərɪŋ
Brave and adventurous; willing to take risks.
The firefighter made a daring rescue, saving the child from the burning building.
💡 Simply: Being daring is like being the star of an action movie! It's when you're brave enough to try something exciting, even if it's a little scary, like riding the tallest roller coaster or speaking up when you have a good idea.
👶 For kids: Being brave and doing exciting things that might be a little bit scary.
More Examples
She wore a daring outfit to the party, turning heads with her confidence.
The daring stunt pilot performed incredible aerial maneuvers.
How It's Used
"The daring explorers set off on a treacherous journey through the Amazon rainforest."
"The company's daring investment strategy paid off handsomely."
An act of bravery or adventurousness; a bold action.
'dɛərɪŋ
An act or instance of courage or boldness.
The escape was a daring feat of ingenuity.
💡 Simply: A daring is like a brave move or a really cool adventure. It's the moment you're showing courage, like when you decide to try a new sport, even if you're not sure you'll be good at it!
👶 For kids: A time when you are very brave!
More Examples
The company's new product was a daring move that paid off.
The soldiers' daring during the battle was lauded by the general.
How It's Used
"Her daring during the war was recognized with a medal."
"The poet wrote about the daring of the knight."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
daredevil
A reckless person who enjoys dangerous activities.
"He's a real daredevil, always jumping off cliffs and riding motorcycles at high speeds."
on a dare
As a result of a challenge to do something.
"He ate the entire plate of spicy peppers on a dare."
From the Old English *dēar* (brave, bold), related to the verb *durran* (to dare). The -ing suffix indicates an adjective derived from a verb of action.
The word has been used in English since the early 13th century, evolving from simply meaning 'bold' to encompassing a wider range of courageous acts.
Memory tip
Think of someone who *dares* to do something exciting and potentially dangerous.
Word Origin
"brave, bold"