bodacious
Americanadjective
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South Midland and Southern U.S. thorough; blatant; unmistakable.
a bodacious gossip.
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Slang.
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remarkable; outstanding.
a bodacious story.
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audacious; bold or brazen.
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sexy; voluptuous.
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adjective
Other Word Forms
- bodaciously adverb
Etymology
Origin of bodacious
1835–45; probably to be identified with dial. (Devon, Cornwall) bo(w)ldacious brazen, impudent, blend of bold and audacious
Example Sentences
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“All right, all you bodacious babies, terrific toddlers, glorious grade schoolers, magnificent middle schoolers, and tremendous teens, let me hear you!” the emcee said, and the audience roared.
From Literature
The inevitable mix of writing styles — Zehme’s bodacious, Thomas’ straightforward — contributes an additional whipsaw effect.
From Los Angeles Times
The book follows that sentiment, with produce-focused, elevated dishes that are simple to prepare but bodacious in flavor and color, all made with with the humblest of ingredients.
From Salon
A bower of roses, fragrant herbs and bodacious blooms might set one gardener’s heart aflutter, while another finds the sweet spot among spiky agaves, exotic palms or a bountiful row of summer raspberries.
From Seattle Times
Here is the candidate’s upcoming schedule at the fairgrounds — which are bodacious indeed, sprawling over 445 acres.
From Washington Times
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