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bodaciously

bodaciously

1 9.6
Someone acts in a bold and confident way that attracts attention
  • adverb
  • /boʊˈdeɪʃəsli/
  • Informal
translation icon : audazmente
  • Men and women engage in sex—from vanilla sex to bodaciously kinky; let's write a forum about this sex.

Examples

  • After bodaciously partaking of all things cooked and uncooked, a thirst-quenching sample of the draft local beverage, and a generous tip presented to everyone who worked there, including the proprietor's mother-in-law, C.R. was ready to roll back to the Q.

    Fiction book (1999)
  • In fact, I am one bodaciously strong motherfucker.

    Fiction book (2001)
  • She bodaciously announced her plans to travel the world next year.

  • He bodaciously tackled the difficult project, impressing everyone in the office.

  • The band played bodaciously loud music that got everyone dancing.

Synonyms

boldly
vsbodaciously
54 3.3

Act in a confident, brave way without fear or hesitation

adds striking impact and informal flair to that confidence
confidently
vsbodaciously
36 2.9

In a way that shows a person is sure and not afraid

adds strong impact and informal showiness to that assurance
powerfully
vsbodaciously
34 3.6

In a very strong and forceful way

keeps force but emphasises bright confidence and showy impact
spectacularly
vsbodaciously
28 4.3

To do something in a very impressive or dramatic way

keeps drama but adds a casual, bold confidence quality
with a bang
vsbodaciously
  • Informal
28 5.1

In an exciting way that attracts a lot of attention

shares spectacle but stresses informal boldness and memorable flair
fabulously
vsbodaciously
15 4.3

In a very impressive and successful way

keeps exceptionality but presents it with bold informal impact
impressively
vsbodaciously
14 3.8

In a way that makes people feel respect

shifts admiration toward boldness and showy impact
splendidly
vsbodaciously
11 4.6

In a very impressive way

adds loud confidence and informal striking presence to that excellence
brazenly
vsbodaciously
9 6.8

In a bold way without shame

shares shamelessness but adds an impressive, attention-getting style
with a flourish
vsbodaciously
6 5.7

Do something in a showy way to get attention

keeps extravagance but adds bold informal confidence and impact
grandly
vsbodaciously
6 4.6

In a way that looks large and important

is more informal and boldly attention seeking than dignified
epically
vsbodaciously
  • Informal
3 6.6

In a very impressive or grand way that seems heroic

matches grandeur but is more informal and boldly flashy
awesomely
vsbodaciously
3 4.7

In a very impressive way that makes people admire it

adds a bold, attention-seeking delivery rather than mere awe
flamboyantly
vsbodaciously
3 6.8

In a way that uses bright colors and bold style to get attention

keeps attention seeking but emphasizes striking confidence instead
dazzlingly
vsbodaciously
2 5.3

In a very bright and impressive way

keeps astonishment but is more about confident, flashy display
daringly
vsbodaciously
2 4.6

In a brave, bold way that shows someone is willing to take risks

pairs that daring with loud confidence and remarkable impact
audaciously
vsbodaciously
1 7.2

In a bold way that takes big risks

keeps the risk but adds a showy, impressive effect
showily
vsbodaciously
1 7.2

In a way that is bright and attracts attention

is similar but focuses more on confident, impressive force
imposingly
vsbodaciously
1 6.5

In a grand, impressive way that makes people notice

adds informal bold swagger and stronger attention focus
dauntlessly
vsbodaciously
1 8.0

In a way that shows no fear

adds a confident, attention-grabbing style to that bravery
pertly
vsbodaciously
  • Informal
1 8.1

In a bold, cheeky way that shows rude confidence

shares cheek but is more impressively bold and attention-getting
swaggeringly
vsbodaciously
8.1

In a proud, showy way to get attention

keeps showiness but focuses more on impressive impact than arrogance
flauntingly
vsbodaciously
7.5

In a way that openly shows off to get attention

keeps public attention but adds bold informal impressiveness
splashily
vsbodaciously
6.3

In a showy way that attracts attention

shares flashiness but stresses memorable impact and informal tone
flamingly
vsbodaciously
  • Slang
7.5

In a very bright and obvious way

keeps intensity but is more positive and impressively confident
arrestingly
vsbodaciously
7.3

In a way that makes people stop and look

keeps arresting quality but adds casual bold confidence
eye-catchingly
vsbodaciously
5.5

In a way that makes people notice something

shares eye-catching effects but stresses bold informal flair
shiningly
vsbodaciously
5.9

In a very successful and impressive way

keeps brilliance but uses loud confidence and attention for effect
toweringly
vsbodaciously
7.4

In a way that makes something look very tall or impressive

matches outstanding quality but in a bolder, more informal manner

Antonyms

7 3.2

Move or speak in a shy, nervous way because of low confidence

How Bold

audaciously
1 7.2
bodaciously
  • Informal
1 9.6
boldly
54 3.3
confidently
36 2.9

Surface Forms

bodaciously positive

Morphology

bodaciously = bodacious (semi-transparent) = bodacious + ly

The derivation by adding the adverbial suffix '-ly' is regular and predictable, but the base 'bodacious' is informal and etymologically a slang/blend, so its internal structure and exact meaning may be unfamiliar to many learners.

Etymology

The word bodaciously comes from bodacious, a playful mix of bold and audacious meaning 'bold' and 'daring'. So, to act bodaciously is to do something in a very confident and impressive way.