AUDACIOUSLY

audaciously

(adverb) in an audacious manner; โ€œan idea so daring and yet so audaciously tempting that a shiver of excitement quivered through himโ€

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

audaciously (comparative more audaciously, superlative most audaciously)

In a audacious manner; bravely, daringly, but not foolheartedly.

In a brazen, forthright manner.

Source: Wiktionary


Au*da"cious*ly, adv.

Definition: In an audacious manner; with excess of boldness; impudently.

AUDACIOUS

Au*da"cious, a. Etym: [F. audacieux, as if fr. LL. audaciosus (not found), fr. L. audacia audacity, fr. audax, -acis, bold, fr. audere to dare.]

1. Daring; spirited; adventurous. As in a cloudy chair, ascending rides Audacious. Milton.

2. Contemning the restraints of law, religion, or decorum; bold in wickedness; presumptuous; impudent; insolent. " Audacious traitor." Shak. " Such audacious neighborhood." Milton.

3. Committed with, or proceedings from, daring effrontery or contempt of law, morality, or decorum. "Audacious cruelty." "Audacious prate." Shak.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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