audacious

Intermediate

/ɑːˈdeɪ.ʃəs/

adjective
Excessively bold

audacious in a sentence

  • “The security guard was shocked by the fan's audacious attempt to offer him a bribe.”
  • “They have audacious plans for the new school.”
  • “This is her most audacious film so far.”
  • “She made an audacious decision to quit her job.”

What does “audacious” mean?

audacious (adjective) means excessively bold. It is pronounced /ɑːˈdeɪ.ʃəs/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "audacious" mean?
audacious (adjective) means: Excessively bold
How do you pronounce "audacious"?
"audacious" is pronounced /ɑːˈdeɪ.ʃəs/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "audacious" in a sentence?
Here is "audacious" used in a sentence: The security guard was shocked by the fan's audacious attempt to offer him a bribe.

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