bodacious

adjective

bō-ˈdā-shəs How to pronounce bodacious (audio)
Definition of bodaciousnext
1
as in prominent
likely to attract attention the bodacious decor of the boutique hotel is intended to appeal to the young and the hip

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2
as in sheer
Southern & Midland having no exceptions or restrictions had the bodacious gall to tell me that he'd return my lawn mower when he felt like it

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3
as in sexy
sexually attractive a bodacious Hollywood couple always followed by paparazzi

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Recent Examples of bodacious If the 2010s were all about the bodacious curves of the coupe and the chalice-​like Nick & Nora, the martini glass of the moment is—drumroll, please—a classic martini glass. — Amiel Stanek, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 June 2025 With just a few spritzes and a scrunch, your hair can look bodacious and salon-worthy in seconds. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 10 June 2025 Okay, okay — even though my spindly frame and past-his-prime age both immediately disqualify me from membership in this band of bodacious biceps, I am intrigued. — Dalton Ross, EW.com, 3 Apr. 2025 Awakened romantically and politically by Cinderella’s bodacious thoughts, the prince opens his next ball to all citizens of every stratosphere. — Darren Franich, Vulture, 26 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for bodacious
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bodacious
  1. prominent
  2. sheer
  3. sexy
  4. noticeable
  5. unconditional
  6. desirable
  7. dramatic
  8. utter
Adjective
  • Among the prominent figures was Tobias Adrian, Director of the Monetary and Capital Markets Department at the International Monetary Fund.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The movement thereafter played a prominent role in protests across the United States and in other countries, particularly in the wake of the murders of Eric Garner in 2014 and George Floyd in 2020.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of prominent
Adjective
  • The facts of his biography, no matter how outrageous, could not possibly explain the sheer derangement of his output.
    — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 29 Aug. 2026
  • This means investor scrutiny will extend beyond the sheer scale of AI investment to encompass debt burdens, capital costs, and return timelines.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of sheer
Adjective
  • As databases go, there’s nothing sexy — and certainly nothing secret — about them.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The Gillian is a classic, sexy cat-eye frame with a gold-tone temple that appears wrapped in magical vines.
    — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of sexy
Adjective
  • The 277 lb-ft of torque arrives from 2,000 rpm, and the difference is immediately noticeable.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The result is particularly noticeable in its food scene, where Middle Eastern influences sit comfortably alongside contemporary Scandinavian restaurants.
    — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of noticeable
Adjective
  • The capitulation of Germany is at hand, the Third Reich's unconditional surrender just days away.
    — Danielle Parker, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Despite his resolve to be gentler and kinder than Cotton, Hank still struggles to articulate his unconditional love to his son, Bobby.
    — Jordana Rosenfeld, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of unconditional
Adjective
  • As high-quality synthetic re-creations become cheap and accessible, cloning has become a more desirable option for studios struggling with runaway production costs.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Summary Personality traits often blur between desirable and undesirable, with positive qualities becoming negative in extreme.
    — Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of desirable
Adjective
  • Though the Roman telescope is often compared to Hubble, which launched in 1990 and has captured some of the most dramatic and memorable views of the cosmos, Roman’s capabilities far outpace its predecessor’s.
    — Denise Chow, NBC news, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Sabu cast Ethan Juan, known for serious dramatic roles, and pushed him toward comedy.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of dramatic
Adjective
  • This Ninth — featuring the Los Angeles Master Chorale and four superb vocal soloists (Saioa Hernández, Tamara Mumford, David Portillo and Ryan Speedo Green) — became Beethoven, alive in the moment, an instrument of utter joy.
    — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Sweet, aromatic, and bubblegum pink, this playful cocktail is the utter definition of fun.
    — Bradleigh Mobley, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of utter

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“Bodacious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bodacious. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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