bodacious

[boh-dey-shuhs]

adjective

1. South Midland and Southern U.S.,  thorough; blatant; unmistakable.

   a bodacious gossip.

2. Slang.

   1. remarkable; outstanding.

      a bodacious story.

   2. audacious; bold or brazen.

   3. sexy; voluptuous.

bodacious

/ bəʊˈdeɪʃəs /

adjective

1. slang,  impressive or remarkable; excellent

Other Word Forms

• bodaciously adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of bodacious¹

1835–45; probably to be identified with dial. (Devon, Cornwall) bo(w)ldacious brazen, impudent, blend of bold and audacious

Word History and Origins

Origin of bodacious¹

C19: from English dialect; blend of _bold + _audacious

Example Sentences

The inevitable mix of writing styles — Zehme’s bodacious, Thomas’ straightforward — contributes an additional whipsaw effect.

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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.

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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.

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It is about chosen families, though, with a bodacious brood serving big wigs, glossy lips and raunchy quips on culture, entertainment and hot gossip.

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Here is the candidate’s upcoming schedule at the fairgrounds — which are bodacious indeed, sprawling over 445 acres.

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Related Words

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• evident 
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• momentous 
• noteworthy 
• noticeable 
• notorious 
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• preeminent 
• prominent 
• rare 
• remarkable 
• renowned