dare-devil

The dare-devil performed a dangerous stunt on his motorcycle.

Definition

1. Noun:

   • A reckless or bold person: "dare-devil" refers to an individual who engages in daring, often dangerous, activities without fear, typically for excitement or attention.

2. Adjective:

   • Recklessly bold or adventurous: Describes actions, behavior, or a character that is characterized by a lack of fear and a willingness to take extreme risks.

Usage Examples

• Noun:

  • The young dare-devil jumped from the cliff into the sea. (A reckless person who performs a dangerous jump.)
  • He was known as a dare-devil among his friends for his motorcycle stunts. (Someone admired for bold, risky behavior.)

• Adjective:

  • Her dare-devil attitude led her to try skydiving without proper training. (Recklessly bold behavior.)
  • The movie featured a dare-devil chase scene through narrow streets. (An adventurous, risky sequence.)

Advanced Usage

• "to act like a dare-devil": to behave in a recklessly bold manner.

  • He acted like a dare-devil by walking on the edge of the roof. (He showed extreme daring without caution.)

• "dare-devil spirit": a personality trait of seeking thrills through risk.

  • Her dare-devil spirit made her a natural for extreme sports. (Her innate boldness and love of danger.)

Variants and Related Words

• Daredevilry (n): reckless boldness or adventurousness.

  • His daredevilry impressed the crowd but worried his parents. (The quality of being a dare-devil.)

• Daredevilish (adj): resembling or characteristic of a dare-devil.

  • With a daredevilish grin, he accepted the challenge. (Showing bold, mischievous recklessness.)

Synonyms

• Adventurer: a person who seeks out exciting, risky experiences.
• Risk-taker: someone who willingly takes chances.
• Stuntman: a professional who performs dangerous acts (often in films).
• Hothead: a person who acts impulsively and without caution (more negative connotation).

Related Idioms

• "Live on the edge": to live in a way that involves frequent risk or danger.

  • As a dare-devil, he lived on the edge, always seeking the next thrill. (He embraced a high-risk lifestyle.)

• "Throw caution to the wind": to stop being careful and take risks.

  • The dare-devil threw caution to the wind and attempted the record jump. (He ignored safety concerns.)