daredevil

[dair-dev-uhl]

noun

1. a recklessly daring daring person.

adjective

1. recklessly daring. daring.

daredevil

/ ˈdɛəˌdɛvəl /

noun

1. a recklessly bold person

adjective

1. reckless; daring; bold

Other Word Forms

• daredevilry noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of daredevil¹

First recorded in 1785–95; dare + devil

Example Sentences

Cope's book series features cute animals using gadgets to solve crimes, catch robbers and undertake daredevil missions.

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The books feature cute animals using gadgets to solve crimes, catch robbers and undertake daredevil missions.

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The daredevil also performed as a helicopter stunt pilot in shows across Europe.

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But now comes a different kind of challenge for the popular daredevil: proving to the Hollywood establishment that Emmy-worthy content arises from YouTube.

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Just as exhausting is how the entire cast trades lines of exposition to explain Ethan’s daredevil feats before he actually does them.

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Related Words

• adventurer 
• stuntman