
Swashbuckling
Genre-linked
Often used in pirate or adventure stories.

Pirate films often feature a swashbuckling protagonist.
Positive Connotation
Implies excitement and positive qualities, despite recklessness.

He had a swashbuckling attitude that captivated the audience.
Retro Feel
May evoke old-fashioned, romantic ideals of heroism.

The swashbuckling figure cut a romantic figure from another era.
Compare with
AdventurousBoldChivalrousDareGallantHeroicRecklessValiant
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