as in reckless
foolishly adventurous or bold
a madcap scheme to go over Niagara Falls in a barrel
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Recent Examples of madcap
Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Dec. 2024
The pair play two best friends and roommates on a madcap race to cobble together some last-minute rent money.
—Ben Rosenstock, TIME, 19 Dec. 2024
Adults, via pantomime theater with its madcap themes and nursery archetypes, could receive permission to enter these states as well.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 18 Dec. 2024
And also, at times, a bit mysterious, a much more complicated woman than her social superpowers and madcap demeanor might suggest.
—Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
The madcap inventor and his loyal dog have faced foes such as a deranged robot, a serial killer who targets bread bakers, and an archnemesis who is that most fearsome of creatures, a penguin.
—Stephen Humphries, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Dec. 2024
The pair play two best friends and roommates on a madcap race to cobble together some last-minute rent money.
—Ben Rosenstock, TIME, 19 Dec. 2024
Adults, via pantomime theater with its madcap themes and nursery archetypes, could receive permission to enter these states as well.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 18 Dec. 2024
And also, at times, a bit mysterious, a much more complicated woman than her social superpowers and madcap demeanor might suggest.
—Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for madcap
Adjective
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He was originally charged with disorderly conduct — a misdemeanor — and three counts of felony reckless endangerment with a deadly weapon.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
Fox News,
25 Jan. 2025
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He’s become poised to the point of being unrecognizable from his Young Josh days as a gunslinging, sometimes reckless quarterback who sometimes took himself, his teammates and Bills fans on Sunday roller-coaster rides.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The works often portray white cowboys on horseback in conflict with Indigenous people.—
Tasha Tsiaperas,
Axios,
15 Jan. 2025
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Tim Blake Nelson sets the stage beautifully with his opening bit about a singing cowboy, but there are a number of scene-stealers here including Harry Melling, Tom Waits, and Bill Heck.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
2 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Due to his high-flying, daredevil move set and unique presentation, Hardy became one of the most popular WWE Superstars of the 2000s.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
Newsweek,
10 Jan. 2025
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In 1910, a quarter of a million people had spent 10 days swooning over the Los Angeles International Aviation Meet — the nation’s first daredevil airshow.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Oct. 2024
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And there are folk devils being made all around us, so maybe another Nosferatu adaptation is more necessary than ever.—
Maya Ibbitson,
Architectural Digest,
23 Dec. 2024
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Well of Radiance-using devil Exo as my big pull who is yes, better than all my other characters instantly.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
2 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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Allowing those convicted of these crimes to be released early diminishes accountability and devalues the sacrifices made by courageous law enforcement officers and their families.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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For example, a person might intend to be courageous (cognition), but fear (affect) and a fight-or-flight response (physiology) can hinder action (behavior).—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Along the way, there are stops at the legendary studio-trashing tornado unleashed by John Belushi favorites hardcore punk madmen Fear, as well as Ashlee Simpson’s 2004 lip synch fiasco.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
24 Jan. 2025
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But as Trump embraces the madman theory of international relations, Fick worries that China, too, is becoming increasingly reckless.—
Eric Geller,
WIRED,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Kylie Kangaroo Kylie is an adventurous kangaroo from Australia.—
Elisa Cinelli,
Parents,
16 Jan. 2025
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At such a young age, there is still massive scope for Reis to improve; from bulking up and becoming sturdier in the shoulder-to-shoulder duels to rediscovering his adventurous distribution at the highest level of the game.—
Thom Harris,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
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Editor’s picks Most artists were given just three or four songs, but longtime Light of Day champion Jesse Malin was allowed to play 13 as part of his brave return to the stage.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
19 Jan. 2025
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Cold Climate Adaptations: Reliable Energy in Harsh Environments For users who brave extreme temperatures, such as winter campers or marine operators navigating early-morning chills, LiTime’s batteries offer advanced cold-weather capabilities.—
Lauren Carpenter,
USA TODAY,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Madcap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/madcap. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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