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daringly

daringly

2 4.6
In a brave, bold way that shows someone is willing to take risks
  • adverb
  • /ˈdɛrɪŋli/
translation icon : audazmente
  • You look daringly original.
  • daringly drastic cut
  • daringly low

Examples

  • The children daringly climbed to the top of the tall tree, eager to see the view from above.

  • "It's a daringly simple idea, really.

    Fiction book (2002)
  • "Daringly he added, "And take you with me."

    Fiction book (1999)
  • He made boxing something daringly beautiful, like diving off a high board.

    Fiction book (2001)
  • One ankle peeped daringly from beneath a skirt that she lifted coquettishly.

    Fiction book (1992)
  • Daringly, I picked a spray of blossoms and tucked it behind my ear, breathing in the heavy scent.

    Fiction book (1994)
  • In addition, by establishing clear parallels between the main plot of the play, the search for a suitable husband for Iberia, and the actual predicament in the Habsburg Court, Bances daringly exhorts his royal audience to action.

    Academic text (1998)
  • Whereas Marino daringly piles one metaphor on another, Caravaggio's conceits are compact; they barely disturb the realist fabric of his canvases.

    Academic text (2012)
  • She dared to speak her mind daringly during the meeting, surprising everyone with her bold opinions.

  • He daringly jumped off the high diving board, showcasing his fearlessness to his friends.

Synonyms

boldly
vsdaringly
54 3.3

Act in a confident, brave way without fear or hesitation

is more about daring risk taking and adventure
bravely
vsdaringly
48 1.7

Showing courage even when afraid

is more about taking daring risks for excitement or adventure
heroically
vsdaringly
16 4.9

Acting in a brave way during a dangerous or very hard situation

is less about risk taking and more about noble courageous deeds
courageously
vsdaringly
15 3.8

In a brave way

leans more toward risk loving adventure and bold choices
valiantly
vsdaringly
  • Formal
13 5.5

In a brave and determined way

is less about willing risk and more about heroic endurance in danger
fearlessly
vsdaringly
8 3.9

In a brave way without fear

emphasizes risk taking and adventurous choice rather than lack of fear
gamely
vsdaringly
4 6.8

In a brave way that keeps trying when things are difficult

is more about eager risk taking and adventurous boldness
audaciously
vsdaringly
1 7.2

In a bold way that takes big risks

is similar but stresses adventurous courage rather than shock
adventurously
vsdaringly
1 3.9

In a way that shows someone is willing to take risks and try new things

is stronger in plain daring and bold bravery than excitement
intrepidly
vsdaringly
1 7.7

In a brave way without showing fear

leans more toward daring risk and adventurous willingness than mere fearlessness
dauntlessly
vsdaringly
1 8.0

In a way that shows no fear

is closer to active risk taking and bold adventure rather than steady courage
bodaciously
vsdaringly
  • Informal
1 9.6

Someone acts in a bold and confident way that attracts attention

is more purely daring and risk taking without informal emphasis
enterprisingly
vsdaringly
6.3

In a brave way that shows someone wants to try new or hard things

focuses more on bold courage and adventurous risk taking
riskily
vsdaringly
6.4

In a dangerous way that may cause harm or loss

focuses on willing bold courage rather than mere dangerous exposure

Antonyms

70 2.3

To do something in a careful way to avoid danger or mistakes

7 3.2

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

How Daring

recklessly
30 4.6
audaciously
1 7.2
daringly
2 4.6
boldly
54 3.3
bravely
48 1.7

Surface Forms

daringly positive

Morphology

daringly = daring (transparent) = daring + ly

Clear and regular adverb formation from the adjective 'daring' with the productive suffix '-ly' meaning 'in a ... way'.

Etymology

Daringly comes from the verb dare, which means 'to take a risk' or 'be brave', with the endings -ing and -ly to show how something is done. So, to act daringly is to do something in a bold, risk-taking way.