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bodacious

adjective

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

/ bəʊˈdeɪʃəs /

adjective

  1. slang.
    impressive or remarkable; excellent

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Word History and Origins

Origin of bodacious1

1835–45;

probably to be identified with dial. (Devon, Cornwall) bo(w)ldacious brazen, impudent, blend of bold

and audacious

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Word History and Origins

Origin of bodacious1

C19: from English dialect; blend of

bold

+

audacious

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Example Sentences

The inevitable mix of writing styles — Zehme’s bodacious, Thomas’ straightforward — contributes an additional whipsaw effect.

The book follows that sentiment, with produce-focused, elevated dishes that are simple to prepare but bodacious in flavor and color, all made with with the humblest of ingredients.

A bower of roses, fragrant herbs and bodacious blooms might set one gardener’s heart aflutter, while another finds the sweet spot among spiky agaves, exotic palms or a bountiful row of summer raspberries.

It is about chosen families, though, with a bodacious brood serving big wigs, glossy lips and raunchy quips on culture, entertainment and hot gossip.

Here is the candidate’s upcoming schedule at the fairgrounds — which are bodacious indeed, sprawling over 445 acres.