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   swashbuckling

   /ˈswɒʃˌbʌklɪŋ/

   adjective

   • 1. engaging in daring and romantic adventures with bravado or flamboyance: "a crew of swashbuckling buccaneers"

   noun

   • 1. daring and romantic adventure: "the film is heavy on the swashbuckling and high-seas adventure"

   Word Origin mid 19th century: back-formation from swashbuckler.

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   What is the meaning of swashbuckler?

   • According to Urban Dictionary, a swashbuckler is an extravagant swordsperson or adventurer of some sort. Swashbucklers are not always pirates, although most pirates can be considered swashbucklers. Swashbuckling refers to the style of sword fighting and adventurous behavior, not just piracy.

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   What is swashbuckling adjective?

   • Definition of swashbuckling adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary (especially of films/movies) set in the past and full of action, adventure, fighting with swords, etc. The Oxford Learner’s Thesaurus explains the difference between groups of similar words. Try it for free as part of the Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary app

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   How do you describe a swashbuckling player?

   • If you describe someone or something as swashbuckling, you mean that they are connected with adventure and excitement. He has not been the same swashbuckling player since suffering a knee injury. ...a swashbuckling adventure story. He's a swashbuckler. He has such unbelievable charisma and energy. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

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   What is a synonym for swashbuckling?

   • Swashbuckling may be defined as “ Flamboyantly reckless and boastful behavior ” and “ Characteristic of or behaving in the manner of a swashbuckler ”. Synonyms for Swashbuckling are for example blustering, blustery and boasting. More synonyms can be found below the puzzle answers. Using a synonym can be a good alternative for using “Swashbuckling”.

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   Swashbuckling means acting in the manner of a swashbuckler, a daring and adventurous person, especially a pirate. Learn more about the word history, synonyms, example sentences, and related entries from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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   Swashbuckling means behaving in a brave and exciting way, especially like a fighter in the past. Learn more about this word, its synonyms, and how to use it in sentences from the Cambridge Dictionary.

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   Swashbuckling means full of adventure and excitement, especially in the manner of a swashbuckler, a daring and flamboyant hero. Learn the origin, usage, and synonyms of this word from Dictionary.com.

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   Swashbuckling means connected with adventure and excitement, or characteristic of a swashbuckler, a bold and flamboyant person. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, and usage in sentences from Collins English Dictionary.

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   Swashbuckling means set in the past and full of action, adventure, fighting with swords, etc. Learn how to use this adjective with examples, synonyms and collocations.

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   Swashbuckling means acting as a swashbuckler, a flamboyant and adventurous hero in a movie or play. Learn the origin, synonyms, antonyms, and translations of this word from various sources.