daredevil

[US]/ˈdeədevl/
[UK]/ˈderdevl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a reckless person; someone who is daring and adventurous

Example Sentences

a daredevil who laughed at danger.

a daredevil test pilot;

Don’t try any of those daredevil stunts.

He’s a daredevil on the racing-track.

The daredevil stuntman jumped off the building.

She is a daredevil who loves skydiving.

The daredevil motorcyclist performed dangerous stunts at the show.

He has always been a daredevil, taking risks without hesitation.

The daredevil surfer rode the giant wave with ease.

Watching the daredevil acrobats perform is thrilling.

The daredevil explorer ventured into the uncharted jungle.

She has a daredevil attitude when it comes to trying new things.

The daredevil skier tackled the steep slope with skill.

The daredevil pilot performed daring maneuvers in the air.

Real-world Examples

From the beginning, the future aviatrix was a daredevil who acted as if she was immune to danger.

Source: Women Who Changed the World

As the daredevil pondered his predicament, the applause resumed. King Felipe joined in.

Source: BBC Listening Collection October 2019

And daredevil Nik Wallenda successfully completed his latest stunt.

Source: AP Listening Compilation June 2015

Nonetheless, daredevils seeking to follow in her footsteps were not deterred.

Source: If there is a if.

Not all the daredevils were as lucky as Taylor and Lussier.

Source: If there is a if.

A daredevil is, well, daring the devil – which can get you into trouble.

Source: VOA Special November 2014 Collection

And Robbie Knievel, the Daredevil motorcyclist and son of legendary stuntman Evel Knievel has died.

Source: PBS English News

And high-wire daredevils Nik and Lijana Wallenda walked 25-stories above New York city's Times Square.

Source: AP Listening June 2019 Collection

Two daredevils trained for two years to make the 100-metre-long crossing on a slack line.

Source: BBC News Vocabulary

And daredevil Anthony Martin had himself handcuffed, locked in a coffin and thrown out of an airplane.

Source: AP Listening September 2013 Collection

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