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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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
Optimistic for a second chance, it waited battered and bruised in the shadows of preposterously bodacious classic cars whose shiny chrome and sleek paint jobs beam like 100-watt movie star smiles.
From Seattle Times
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