swashbuckling
Americanadjective
noun
adjective
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of or characteristic of a swashbuckler
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(esp of films in period costume) full of adventure and excitement
Etymology
Origin of swashbuckling
First recorded in 1685–95; swashbuckl(er) + -ing 2, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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It would be inconceivable to not include “The Princess Bride” in any consideration of Reiner’s best, as the swashbuckling fantasy romance embodies a sense of playful inventiveness and anything-can-happen ethos.
From Los Angeles Times
Their swashbuckling themes are inspired by the action movies of the 1930s and 40s, but they also feature brand new instruments, unique to Pandora.
From BBC
For all Celtic's early swashbuckling, it absolutely evaporated.
From BBC
It's not all been swashbuckling like it was in Rotterdam - when they beat Feyenoord in the Europa League - but ways to win have been found.
From BBC
France ended their turgid November campaign with a lacklustre 48-33 win over the Wallabies after failing to live up to expectations as a swashbuckling side capable of challenging the world's best under coach Fabien Galthie.
From Barron's
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