Definition of daredevil
: recklessly and often ostentatiously daring
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Examples of daredevil in a Sentence
his daredevil stunts are sure to end in disaster someday
a daredevil driver who thinks that drag racing on city streets is a harmless game
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But Iron Fist is on a different level than Daredevil’s dimly lit tedium, or Jessica Jones’s repetitive plot mechanics.
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But Iron Fist is on a different level than Daredevil’s dimly lit tedium, or Jessica Jones’s repetitive plot mechanics.
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Form is hindmost in Lynda Benglis’s impetuous, daredevil art.
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First Known Use of daredevil
1727
Synonym Discussion of daredevil
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Definition of daredevil
: a recklessly bold person
Examples of daredevil in a Sentence
He has always been a bit of a daredevil.
that little daredevil has broken an arm and an ankle this year alone
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New French President Emmanuel Macron, whose suave manner and daredevil stunts have earned high marks from French citizens (that's him below dropping onto a nuclear submarine), is determined to lead the world on environmental issues.
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The biggest daredevils in the group chose to see the dunes from above in a microlight glider, while others made the trek on foot.
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Tivoli was a success from the start, with daredevil rides, attractions, flower gardens, restaurants and even fireworks at night.
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As those numbers grow, so do the few daredevils drawn by the light of a full moon.
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The first episode features a 72-year-old former plumber now pursuing his passion as an opera singer; actress Betty White surprises an 80-year-old tap dancer; gospel singer Shirley Caesar and an 81-year-old daredevil grandma.
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Age range: Under 5 Don’t miss: The tall, whimsical brick house slide — perfect for teeny daredevilsDetails: Admission is $4 for ages 2 and older; tinier tots are free; rides are extra.
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Another performer is Carla Wallenda, 81, of the Wallenda family of daredevil performers.
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Wallenda and her husband come from a long-line of daredevils and circus performers, whose acts and records have astounded the world since the 1940s.
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First Known Use of daredevil
1794
DAREDEVIL Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of daredevil for English Language Learners
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: a person who does dangerous things especially in order to get attention
DAREDEVIL Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of daredevil for Students
: a person who does dangerous things especially for attention
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