Meaning
bold, daring
- bold, daring, audacious
In a sentence
Sei stato ardito a parlare così al capo.
You were bold to speak like that to the boss.
Che idea ardita per una gita in montagna!
What a daring idea for a mountain trip!
Non sono così ardito da provarci da solo.
I'm not brave enough to try it alone.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ardito | masculine · singular |
| ardita | feminine · singular |
| arditi | masculine · plural |
| ardite | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- More literary and elevated than coraggioso; common in writing, speeches, journalism, and criticism, less in everyday conversation.
- Use for people, actions, plans, or ideas: una scelta ardita, un’ipotesi ardita. It often praises risk-taking, not just physical courage.
- Can also suggest excessive boldness or overreach depending on context, especially with proposals, claims, or interpretations.