daredevil

noun
UK: /ˈdeədevɪl/
US: /ˈderdevɪl/

  1. A person who enjoys doing dangerous things.

    1. He is a daredevil and likes to jump off cliffs.
    2. The daredevil scaled the skyscraper without any safety equipment, thrilling onlookers.

  2. Someone recklessly bold; a person who takes unnecessary risks.

    1. The young daredevil drove way too fast on the highway.
    2. A true daredevil, she walked across the tightrope without any fear.

Synonyms

adventurer risk-taker stuntman
daredevil adjective

  1. Recklessly adventurous or bold.

    1. He showed daredevil courage during the rescue mission.
    2. Her daredevil stunts always made me nervous because she wasn't careful.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "daredevil" in English means: A person who enjoys doing dangerous things., Someone recklessly bold; a person who takes unnecessary risks..

The phonetic transcription of "daredevil" is /ˈdeədevɪl/ in British English and /ˈderdevɪl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "daredevil": adventurer, risk-taker, stuntman.

Example usage of "daredevil": "He is a daredevil and likes to jump off cliffs.". More examples on the page.