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daringly

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Pronunciation

UK

  • /dˈeərɪŋli/

US

  • /dˈɛrɪŋli/

Meanings

Adverb

  1. in a brave, bold, or risk-taking way

  2. in a boldly unconventional or adventurous style

Beyond the definition

To do something daringly means to act with great boldness and courage, often in the face of significant risk. A tightrope walker steps daringly across a high wire, and a detective might daringly go undercover to expose a dangerous criminal ring. It suggests an almost defiant willingness to face challenges. Imagine a pirate captain daringly steering her ship through the heart of a raging storm!

The word hints at a certain flair—it's not just about being brave, but about acting in a way that is impressive and perhaps even a little shocking. You might admire someone who daringly speaks their truth, even when it is unpopular. It often implies a disregard for conventional boundaries or the safe, expected path.

Examples

  1. 1

    Classroom question

    She daringly asked the teacher a question that no one else wanted to ask.

  2. 2

    Live interview

    The journalist daringly brought up the scandal during the live interview.

  3. 3

    Clothing

    He dressed daringly for the party, in a white suit with bright green shoes.

    • Phrasedressed daringly

      wore bold or unusual clothes

  4. 4

    Film ending

    The director daringly ended the film without explaining what happened.

More examples
  1. 5

    Business plan

    For such a small company, the plan was daringly ambitious.

    • Phrasedaringly ambitious

      bold in a way that seems risky

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Used with (collocations)

  • act daringly
  • daringly attempt
  • daringly original
  • daringly close

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Main spelling

  • daringlyadverb