audacious

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Related terms 1.3.2 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

From Latin audax ‘bold’.

[edit] Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ɔːˈdeɪʃəs/
• Rhymes: -eɪʃəs

[edit] Adjective

audacious (comparative more audacious, superlative most audacious)

1. Showing willingness to take bold risks; recklessly daring.
2. Impudent.

[edit] Related terms

• audaciously
• audaciousness
• audacity

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