English Reference
Noun

daredevil

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈdɛɹˌdɛvəɫ/ UK /dˈeədɛvəl/ dare·dev·il UK spelling daredevils

n.someone who likes to do dangerous things for fun or to get attention.

n.a person who recklessly seeks out or performs dangerous stunts. Often carries a connotation of bravado or a lack of concern for personal safety.


SIMPLE

The young daredevil jumped his bike over the wide stream.

CONTEXTUAL

Crowds gathered at the canyon to watch the daredevil attempt to cross on a tightrope without a safety net.

COMPLEX

While some viewed his high-altitude climbs as the actions of a reckless daredevil, others saw them as a calculated pursuit of human limits in the most extreme environments on Earth.

Usage

Often used as a modifier before another noun, such as 'daredevil pilot' or 'daredevil stunt'.


From dare + devil; an exocentric compound, "one who dares the devil".

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
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