swashbuckling

Sometimes swash·buck·ler·ing

[swosh-buhk-ling, swawsh-]

adjective

1. characteristic of or behaving in the manner of a swashbuckler.

noun

1. the activities, deeds, or adventures of a swashbuckler.

swashbuckling

/ ˈswɒʃˌbʌklɪŋ /

adjective

1. of or characteristic of a swashbuckler

2. (esp of films in period costume) full of adventure and excitement

Word History and Origins

Origin of swashbuckling¹

First recorded in 1685–95; swashbuckl(er) + -ing ², -ing ¹

Example Sentences

At the moment, Cassiopeia and her brothers were merrily swashbuckling ’round the nursery, slashing at imaginary foes.

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In Celtic's swashbuckling four-goal rout of Falkirk midweek - his first game back on the touchline - there was a unity and urgency that had been absent in recent teams.

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There was no doubting that the side played some swashbuckling football under Postecoglou, but they conceded 65 times last term, to finish with a negative goal difference of one.

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Come for the swashbuckling — and the chance to learn some sword-fighting moves — but stay for the emotional adventure.

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They believe that their swashbuckling hero can add colour to their dreams and magic to their lives.

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Related Words

• bombastic 
• brilliant 
• colorful 
• dazzling 
• flashy 
• glamorous 
• ornate 
• splashy