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ardimentoso

daring

adjective ar-dee-men-TOH-zoh Rare

Also means

bold

Usage Note

Ardimentoso is a somewhat literary or elevated adjective meaning courageous and bold in a dashing way — closer to 'daring' or 'intrepid' than coraggioso (simply brave). It carries a slightly old-fashioned, heroic flavour and is found more in written prose or historical contexts than in everyday speech.

Examples

"Il cavaliere ardimentoso affrontò il pericolo."

Natural Translation

The daring knight faced the danger.

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