brazen

Meanings

• adjective

  having or displaying a reckless and bold confidence; impudent.

  - "The thief's brazen attempt to steal the diamond was caught on CCTV."
  - "The politician's brazen lies were exposed during the investigation."

• adjective

  showing a lack of respect or fear; audacious.

  - "The child's brazen behavior in the classroom was a cause for concern."
  - "The explorer's brazen decision to cross the desert without adequate supplies led to his demise."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈbɹeɪzən/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈbɹeɪzən/
   
   
   
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3. /ˈbɹeɪzən/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with brazen
daisy , hazel , razor

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Homophones

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1. bronze (English) : a metal alloy consisting primarily of copper, with tin and zinc
   

2. brass (English) : a yellow-brown alloy of copper and zinc
   

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Variants

List of all variants of brazen that leads to same result
brazen , brazenly , brazenness , brazennesses , brazened , brazening , brazens , brazen-faced , brazen it out

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Forms

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brazenly, more brazen, most brazen

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Etymology

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Old French bras 'arm' + -en 'full of'; from the idea of being 'full of courage' or 'full of arms'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'brazen' is also used in the context of brazen faces, which are cast iron or brass grilles used to cover the openings of furnaces and fireplaces.

2. In ancient Greece, a brazen head was a type of oracle, believed to speak prophecies.

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Related Concepts

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1. audacity: the quality of having a bold and daring personality

2. impudence: the quality of having or showing a disrespectful or insolent attitude

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'brazen' has been used to describe characters who exhibit audacity and impudence, such as Ulysses from Homer's 'Odyssey'. In art, the term is sometimes used to describe statues made of bronze, which require a great deal of bravery and skill to create.

How to Memorize "brazen"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person standing confidently with their arms spread wide, displaying a bold and fearless attitude.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'brazen' with the word 'confident' or 'audacious'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Boldly Reckless Audacious Zealous Enthusiasm' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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