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 Words From

• bo·dacious·ly 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

It is pretty but not prom queen, ever so slightly bodacious but fundamentally unthreatening.

From The Daily Beast

These bodacious adventurers have lived through some of the most interesting times in history.

From The Daily Beast

Related Words

• conspicuous
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• evident
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• marked
• memorable
• momentous
• noteworthy
• noticeable
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• outstanding
• preeminent
• prominent
• rare
• remarkable
• renowned