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
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- 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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He layers textures and forms, pairing plants with bodacious, massive leaves with statement shrubs.
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Former President Donald Trump and former Vice President Mike Pence both spoke at the National Rifle Association’s annual convention in Indianapolis — a bodacious, three-day event that ended Sunday and drew thousands — and thousands — of attendees.
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It’s a reality: The 2024 presidential election is creeping up on us, as are the bodacious political conventions that accompany it.
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One industry veteran has offered some serious advice to those who work in traditional talk radio — which can be a bodacious business.
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In keeping with the season, the New York Young Republicans will host a bodacious get-together this weekend at an undisclosed location in Manhattan.
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