bodacious

[ boh-dey-shuh s ]
/ boʊˈdeɪ ʃəs /
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adjective

South Midland and Southern U.S. thorough; blatant; unmistakable: a bodacious gossip.
Slang.
  1. remarkable; outstanding: a bodacious story.
  2. audacious; bold or brazen.
  3. sexy; voluptuous.

Origin of bodacious

1835–45; probably to be identified with dial. (Devon, Cornwall) bo(w)ldacious brazen, impudent, blend of bold and audacious

OTHER WORDS FROM bodacious

bo·da·cious·ly, adverb

Words nearby bodacious

bockedy, bockscar, bocor, bod, boda-boda, bodacious, bodansky unit, bodanzky, bode, bode's law, bodega

Words related to bodacious

heroic, fearless, spunky, courageous, plucky, great, impressive, remarkable, famous, catchy, interesting, important, notable, terrific, extraordinary, monumental, historic, enduring, indelible, eventful

Example sentences from the Web for bodacious

  • These bodacious adventurers have lived through some of the most interesting times in history.

    Guess Who's 60 Now? |Susan Cheever |June 27, 2009 |DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for bodacious

bodacious
/ (bəʊˈdeɪʃəs) /

adjective

slang, mainly US impressive or remarkable; excellent

Word Origin for bodacious

C19: from English dialect; blend of bold + audacious