Derring-do

usgb/ˌderɪŋ ˈduː/
noun

Brave actions, especially when facing danger.

He impressed everyone with his derring-do.
Visual representation of "derring-do" - Brave actions, especially when facing danger

Often appears as...

  • acts of derring-do
  • feats of derring-do

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Literary

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Literary Flair

Used mainly in stories or to add dramatic effect; less common in everyday conversation.

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The novel's hero, with a sense of derring-do, charged into the enemy fortress.
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Heroic Connotation

Evokes images of heroic deeds and traditional acts of bravery, like those of knights or adventurers.

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The firefighter's derring-do saved lives during the shocking building blaze.
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Age of Chivalry

Carries a medieval vibe, a throwback to times when chivalrous acts were celebrated.

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He reminisced about the knights' derring-do in ancient tales.
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