By Jon Kamman AUDACIOUS Definition Audacious Awdeyshus Adj
By: Jon Kamman AUDACIOUS
Definition Audacious. [Aw-dey-shus]. – Adj. Bold or extremely daring, confident and intrepid, sometimes in defiance, can also be original Usually used in the sense of being a bit cheeky, shameless
Etymology Derived from several sources of use in the 1500’s From the Latin: audacia- had practically the same meaning as audacious Audax- bold and daring Audere- is the verb: to dare
Examples Of Use “He might have done far better for himself and others had he been a brave bad man like Wenworth– audacious, unscrupulous, driving straight to a fixed goal” (London Pride or When the World Was Younger) "Then you are horribly audacious, and kiss me straight off, you know how you used to. ” (When the Birds Begin to Sing) She was altogether indifferent to public opinion and consulted her own taste alone, which was certainly impregnated with a touch of audacity; but she did not seek to appear audacious -she merely acted according to her natural bent. ” (Samuel Brohl And Company)
What is Audacious? Indiana Jones Explorers Accomplishing a seemingly impossible feat Being obviously insolent A rash decision Kissing a stranger James Bond A prisoner back talking a guard Confronting an authority figure A man or woman taking a job traditionally reserved for the other sex
Visual/ Auditory Representation http: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=1 z 8 g. CZ 7 z ps. Q is the video of when Kanye West interrupted Taylor Swift which was audacious James Bond is quite audacious
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