daredevil

[ dair-dev-uhl ]

noun

1. a recklessly daring daring person.

adjective

1. recklessly daring. daring.

daredevil

/ ˈdɛəˌdɛvəl /

noun

1. a recklessly bold person

adjective

1. reckless; daring; bold

Derived Forms

• ˈdareˌdevilry, noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of daredevil¹

First recorded in 1785–95; dare + devil

Example Sentences

A talented aviator, daredevil and dashing superstar, she was attempting to circumnavigate the globe and encourage “other women toward greater independence of thought and action.”

From Los Angeles Times

His fame and notoriety grew, and in October of that year, a daredevil couple from Cincinnati wished to be married on his balloon, with the ceremony being conducted from the basket in mid-air.

From Salon

In 1910, a quarter of a million people had spent 10 days swooning over the Los Angeles International Aviation Meet — the nation’s first daredevil airshow.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite it getting lost in the post, the setback did not hamper her daredevil career as she found a job that took her all over the world.

From BBC

In the front row sits Daniel Eguino, 36, a daredevil who rides the Globe of Steel, or, as it’s also known in the circus world, the Globe of Death.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• adventurer
• stuntman