bodacious

[ boh-dey-shuhs ]

adjective

1. South Midland and Southern U.S. thorough; blatant; unmistakable:

   a bodacious gossip.

2. Slang.
   1. remarkable; outstanding:

      a bodacious story.

   2. audacious; bold or brazen.
   3. sexy; voluptuous.

bodacious

/ bəʊˈdeɪʃəs /

adjective

1. slang.
   impressive or remarkable; excellent

Other Words From

• bo·dacious·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of bodacious¹

1835–45; probably to be identified with dial. (Devon, Cornwall) bo(w)ldacious brazen, impudent, blend of bold and audacious

Word History and Origins

Origin of bodacious¹

C19: from English dialect; blend of bold + audacious

Example Sentences

The inevitable mix of writing styles — Zehme’s bodacious, Thomas’ straightforward — contributes an additional whipsaw effect.

From Los Angeles Times

The book follows that sentiment, with produce-focused, elevated dishes that are simple to prepare but bodacious in flavor and color, all made with with the humblest of ingredients.

From Salon

A bower of roses, fragrant herbs and bodacious blooms might set one gardener’s heart aflutter, while another finds the sweet spot among spiky agaves, exotic palms or a bountiful row of summer raspberries.

From Seattle Times

It is about chosen families, though, with a bodacious brood serving big wigs, glossy lips and raunchy quips on culture, entertainment and hot gossip.

From Los Angeles Times

Here is the candidate’s upcoming schedule at the fairgrounds — which are bodacious indeed, sprawling over 445 acres.

From Washington Times

Related Words

• conspicuous
• distinguished
• eminent
• evident
• extraordinary
• great
• high-profile
• illustrious
• marked
• memorable
• momentous
• noteworthy
• noticeable
• notorious
• outstanding
• preeminent
• prominent
• rare
• remarkable
• renowned