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bodacious

/boʊˈdeɪ.ʃəs/
bo · da · cious
Adverb:bodaciously
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1

North American Excellent, admirable, or remarkable; worthy of strong approval.

Example

"The surfers spent the entire afternoon riding bodacious waves along the coast."

2

North American Attractive, voluptuous, or strikingly sexy in physical appearance.

Example

"The retro magazine cover featured a bodacious model in a classic swimsuit."

3

American Bold, audacious, or blatantly insolent and unrestrained.

Example

"He made a bodacious attempt to negotiate a higher salary on his first day."

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• Rhymes for bodacious

• Nearby Words

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bocourts water snake
bod
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bode
bodega
bodge

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in American English in the mid-19th century, likely as a blend of "bold" and "audacious," or derived from the British dialect term "bodacious" (from "body").

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bodacious. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bodacious
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