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TEMERARIOUS
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Dictionary entry overview: What does temerarious mean?
• TEMERARIOUS (adjective)
The adjective TEMERARIOUS has 1 sense:
1. presumptuously daring
Familiarity information: TEMERARIOUS used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Presumptuously daring
Synonyms:
daredevil; temerarious
Context example:
a daredevil test pilot having the right stuff
Similar:
bold (fearless and daring)
Derivation:
temerity (fearless daring)
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