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audaciously

/ɔːˈdeɪʃəsli/
au · da · cious · ly

Adjective:audacious
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1

In a bold, daring, or fearless manner, showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks.

Example

"The young architect audaciously proposed a cantilevered glass bridge that challenged traditional engineering limits."


2

In an impudent, insolent, or brazenly disrespectful manner.

Example

"He audaciously interrupted the panel chair to demand that his own paper be read first."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the adjective 'audacious' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly'; 'audacious' comes from Latin 'audax' (bold, daring), derived from 'audere' (to dare).

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