swashbuckling

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swashbuckling — adjective

  • swashbucklingpositive
  • more swashbucklingcomparative
  • most swashbucklingsuperlative

1. full of bold sword fights, daring heroism, and romantic adventure, especially in

1.形容詞B2
釋義

full of bold sword fights, daring heroism, and romantic adventure, especially in stories and films with a historical backdrop

例句

Minho loves old films filled with swashbuckling heroes and sword fights.

swashbuckling + noun for a romantic action hero

The novel follows a swashbuckling pirate who sails the Spanish Main.

同義詞
  • dashing

    emphasises stylish, attractive confidence more than the sword-fighting adventure of 'swashbuckling'

  • daring

    focuses on courage and risk-taking but lacks the romantic, historical flavour

  • adventurous

    a broader term for any kind of exciting, risky activity; does not specifically suggest sword fighting

反義詞
  • timid

    opposite in spirit — lacking boldness or courage

  • tame

    opposite in excitement — dull and unadventurous

文法句型

swashbuckling + noun

be + swashbuckling

用法筆記

Almost always used before a noun to describe a person, story, or performance. Predicative use ("the film was swashbuckling") is possible but much less common.

常見錯誤

❌She gave a swashbuckling presentation about tax law.
✅She gave a bold, lively presentation about tax law.
💡'swashbuckling' suggests sword fights and daring adventure; it does not suit everyday or office topics.