adjective
- characterized by bold, adventurous, and daring behavior, especially in a romantic or heroic way
Usage: often used to describe adventure stories or characters
Examples
- The swashbuckling hero rescued the princess from the tower.
- Pirates are often portrayed as swashbuckling adventurers in movies.
- The novel featured a swashbuckling tale of romance and danger.
- His swashbuckling attitude made him popular with his classmates.
- The swashbuckling captain led his crew through treacherous waters.
- She admired the swashbuckling characters in classic adventure films.