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DARINGLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does daringly mean?
• DARINGLY (adverb)
The adverb DARINGLY has 2 senses:
Familiarity information: DARINGLY used as an adverb is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In an original manner
Context example:
daringly he took the first step
Pertainym:
daring (radically new or original)
Sense 2
Meaning:
In an adventurous manner
Context example:
daringly, he set out on a camping trip in East Africa
Pertainym:
daring (disposed to venture or take risks)
Context examples
Mr. Elton cared little about it, compared with his wife; he only hoped the young lady's pride would now be contented; and supposed she had always meant to catch Knightley if she could; and, on the point of living at Hartfield, could daringly exclaim, Rather he than I!
(Emma, by Jane Austen)
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