Is audacious formal or informal?

What's the difference between audacious and bold?

How is audacious different from bold or daring?

How do I use audacious in a sentence?

Can audacious describe people and actions?

Is audacious used in business writing?

Is audacious common in academic writing?

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audacious

/ɔːˈdeɪʃəs/

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adjective

Very brave or daring; willing to take bold risks that others avoid.

She made an audacious career switch at 40.
His audacious speech shocked the committee.

Adinary Nuance

Near-neighbors: audacious is bolder than daring and more dramatic than bold, often implying a fearless challenge to norms or consequences. Use audacious for striking, risky acts or ideas, whereas courageous suits facing danger and adventurous is lighter and playful.

In other languages

Spanish: Atrevido, audaz
Japanese: 大胆な
Korean: 대담한
Vietnamese: dũng cảm, liều lĩnh
Chinese: 大胆的

Common phrases

audacious planaudacious ideaaudacious gamble

Synonyms

daring bold fearless intrepid venturesome

Frequently asked questions

Is audacious formal or informal?: Is audacious formal or informal?
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