Oxford Essential Dictionary
daring
adjective
not afraid to do dangerous things:
a daring attack
same meaning brave
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
daring
I. dar‧ing1 /ˈdeərɪŋ $ ˈder-/ BrE AmE adjective
[Word Family: noun: dare, daring; verb: dare; adverb: daringly; adjective: daring]
1. involving a lot of risk or danger, or brave enough to do risky things:
a daring rescue attempt
2. new or unusual in a way that may shock people:
a daring new building
—daringly adverb
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THESAURUS
▪ brave showing that you are not afraid to do things that other people find dangerous or difficult: I think he was incredibly brave to do a parachute jump. | a brave attempt to change the system
▪ courageous /kəˈreɪdʒəs/ especially written very brave – used especially about someone fighting for what they believe in, or fighting against a disease: a courageous speech | her courageous fight against cancer
▪ daring brave and willing to take a lot of risks: a daring escape from a prison camp | a daring fighter pilot | a daring thing to do
▪ bold willing to make difficult decisions or say what you think, even though it may involve risks: It was a bold move to set up his own company. | She was very bold in criticizing the leadership.
▪ intrepid written willing to do dangerous things or go to dangerous places: an intrepid traveller | We sent our intrepid reporter to find out what is happening.
▪ adventurous used about someone who enjoys going to new places and doing new, possibly dangerous, things: More adventurous visitors can go skiing or snowboarding.
▪ fearless not afraid of anything or anyone: a fearless campaigner for human rights
▪ heroic very brave and admired by many people: heroic rescuers | Despite heroic efforts to save him, he died.
▪ plucky brave and determined – often used in newspapers: Plucky Megan, aged 10, has beaten cancer twice.
II. daring2 BrE AmE noun [uncountable]
[Word Family: noun: dare, daring; verb: dare; adverb: daringly; adjective: daring]
courage that makes you willing to take risks:
a plan of great daring
Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary
daring
dar·ing [daring daringly] adjective, noun [ˈdeərɪŋ] [ˈderɪŋ]
adjective
brave; willing to do dangerous or unusual things; involving danger or taking risks
• a daring walk in space
• There are plenty of activities at the resort for the less daring.
• The gallery was known for putting on daring exhibitions.
• a daring strapless dress in black silk
Example Bank:
• He had grown more daring.
• Her actions was considered very daring at the time.
• ‘Should you be drinking so much?’ she asked, greatly daring.
• It took a daring three-man space walk to rescue the stranded satellite.
• She wore a daring strapless dress in black silk.
Derived Word: daringly
noun uncountable
courage and the willingness to take risks
• the skill and daring of the mountain climbers
Example Bank:
• He was saved by the skill and daring of the mountain rescue team.
Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary
Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary - 4th Edition
daring / ˈdeə.rɪŋ / / ˈder.ɪŋ / adjective
brave and taking risks:
a daring escape
This is a daring new film (= one willing to risk criticism) by one of our most original modern directors.
She was wearing a rather daring (= short) skirt that only just covered her bottom.
daringly / -li / adverb
a daringly short skirt
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Collins Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary
daring
[de͟ərɪŋ]
1) ADJ-GRADED People who are daring are willing to do or say things which are new or which might shock or anger other people.
Bergit was probably more daring than I was...
He realized this to be a very daring thing to ask.
...one of the most daring political theatres in Prague.
Syn:
bold
Derived words:
daringly ADV-GRADED ADV with v, ADV adj `Cheers,' he said and winked daringly at her. ...a daringly low-cut dress.
2) ADJ-GRADED: usu ADJ n A daring person is willing to do things that might be dangerous.
...the heroic and daring Charlie Pierce...
His daring rescue saved the lives of the youngsters.
Syn:
bold
3) N-UNCOUNT Daring is the courage to do things which might be dangerous or which might shock or anger other people.
His daring may have cost him his life.
Syn:
bravery, boldness
Ant:
cowardice
Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary
1daring adj [more ~; most ~]
1 : willing to do dangerous or difficult things
• a daring reporter who has covered several wars
• She's a daring innovator in the field of biotechnology.
2 : showing a lack of fear
• Emergency crews quickly planned a daring [=bold] rescue to get the people out of the burning building.
• a daring plan to steal the famous painting
• She decided to wear a daring dress to the party.
• ideas that are new and daring
• the artist's daring use of color
- dar·ing·ly /ˈderɪŋli/ adv
• a daringly original idea