Swashbuckling

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /swɒʃˈbʌklɪŋ/

Definitions of swashbuckling

noun a flamboyant or self-assured person, especially a soldier, adventurer, or pirate

Example Sentences

A1 I watched a swashbuckling movie with lots of action and adventure.

A2 The children were excited to see the swashbuckling pirate show at the theme park.

B1 The novel was filled with swashbuckling heroes and daring escapades on the high seas.

B2 The swashbuckling captain led his crew into battle with bravery and skill.

C1 The swashbuckling protagonist faced numerous challenges with courage and determination.

C2 The swashbuckling adventure novel was hailed as a modern classic for its thrilling plot and dynamic characters.

adjective relating to or characteristic of a swashbuckler; daring or flamboyant

Example Sentences

A1 The swashbuckling pirate sailed the high seas in search of treasure.

A2 The swashbuckling hero bravely fought off the evil villains to save the princess.

B1 The swashbuckling adventure movie was full of action-packed scenes.

B2 The swashbuckling sword fight between the two rivals was intense and thrilling.

C1 The swashbuckling novel was a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and revenge.

C2 The swashbuckling performance by the lead actor captivated the audience from start to finish.

Examples of swashbuckling in a Sentence

formal The swashbuckling hero saved the day with his daring swordsmanship.

informal That movie was full of swashbuckling action scenes.

slang I love watching those swashbuckling pirates in action.

figurative Her swashbuckling attitude in the boardroom impressed everyone.

Grammatical Forms of swashbuckling

past tense

swashbuckled

plural

swashbucklings

comparative

more swashbuckling

superlative

most swashbuckling

present tense

swashbuckles

future tense

will swashbuckle

perfect tense

have swashbuckled

continuous tense

is swashbuckling

singular

swashbuckling

positive degree

swashbuckling

infinitive

to swashbuckle

gerund

swashbuckling

participle

swashbuckled

Origin and Evolution of swashbuckling

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'swashbuckling' is believed to have originated from the onomatopoeic words 'swash' (the sound of a sword being drawn) and 'buckle' (the sound of a belt being fastened). It was used to describe the flamboyant and daring behavior of swordsmen in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'swashbuckling' has evolved to describe not just the actions of swordsmen, but also more generally to refer to adventurous and heroic behavior, often in a theatrical or exaggerated manner.