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.
daringlyadverb [ADVERB with verb, ADVERB adjective]
'Cheers,' he said and winked daringly at her.
...a daringly low-cut dress.
2. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
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.
3. uncountable noun
Daring is the courage to do things which might be dangerous or which might shock or angerother people.
His daring may have cost him his life.
Synonyms: bravery, nerve [informal], courage, face [informal] More Synonyms of daring
More Synonyms of daring
daring in British English
(ˈdɛərɪŋ)
adjective
1.
bold or adventurous; reckless
noun
2.
courage in taking risks; boldness
Derived forms
daringly (ˈdaringly)
adverb
daring in American English
(ˈdɛrɪŋ)
adjective
1.
having, showing, or requiring a bold willingness to take risks or violate conventions; fearless
a daring book, a daring enterprise
noun
2.
bold courage
Derived forms
daringly (ˈdaringly)
adverb
Examples of 'daring' in a sentence
daring
The year begins with Jupiter in the most daring part of your chart.
The Sun (2017)
The moon shines its light on the most daring part of your chart and helps you to be more upfront about your love feelings.
The Sun (2016)
Love is two people daring to share themselves.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Then one day a daring mouse climbed up part of the piano and returned very thoughtful.
Christianity Today (2000)
Drama about an imprisoned banker who hatches a daring escape plan.
The Sun (2009)
That is the question many are now daring to ask.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
You will laugh out loud at this daring new sketch show.
The Sun (2012)
The most daring and creative part of your chart is turned on by the sun.
The Sun (2010)
Seeing the difference between being daring and being reckless helps love plans.
The Sun (2012)
See exclusive video of the daring raid online.
The Sun (2009)
There is a new light of daring in your eyes which makes your love life special.
The Sun (2007)
Mercury is in the most daring and creative part of your chart.
The Sun (2010)
Many churchyard crosses were destroyed in daring midnight raids by local youths.
Diane Purkiss The English Civil War: A People's History (2006)
On the one hand, the survivor feels surprised at her own courage and daring.
Herman, Judith Lewis Trauma and Recovery (1992)
You have to be daring, with people you work with and what you sign up for.
The Sun (2013)
More new ones and more daring, please.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
IN your twenties you can get away with daring dresses that cling in all the right places.
The Sun (2015)
And it is often more innovative, more experimental and more reckless and daring than anything they have previously produced.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
But it was his wartime fighting record that set him apart as a soldier of exceptional courage, daring and imagination.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
He was an awesome sight as he went into the dangerous places, daring a centre half or a goalkeeper to blink.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Perhaps not what he had in mind when he made the daring escape from his homeland for a life in the West.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
A bold, daring piece of storytelling.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
As sitcom premises go, it is bold and daring - but not that funny.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
In other languages
daring
British English: daring /ˈdɛərɪŋ/ ADJECTIVE
A daring person does things which might be dangerous or shocking.
He made a daring escape by helicopter.
American English: daring
Arabic: جَرِيء
Brazilian Portuguese: ousado
Chinese: 大胆的
Croatian: smion
Czech: troufalý
Danish: yndig
Dutch: gedurfd
European Spanish: osado
Finnish: uskalias
French: audacieux
German: wagemutig
Greek: τολμηρός
Italian: audace
Japanese: 思い切った
Korean: 대담한
Norwegian: dristig
Polish: śmiały
European Portuguese: ousado
Romanian: îndrăzneț
Russian: смелый
Latin American Spanish: osado
Swedish: vågad
Thai: กล้าหาญ
Turkish: gözü pek
Ukrainian: сміливий
Vietnamese: cả gan
All related terms of 'daring'
dare
If you do not dare to do something, you do not have enough courage to do it, or you do not want to do it because you fear the consequences . If you dare to do something, you do something which requires a lot of courage.
darre
to challenge (a person to do something) as proof of courage
daur
to challenge (a person to do something) as proof of courage
I daresay
to challenge (a person to do something) as proof of courage