swashbuckling
adjective
swash·buck·ling
ˈswäsh-ˌbə-k(ə-)liŋ 
ˈswȯsh-
1
: acting in the manner of a swashbuckler
2
: characteristic of, marked by, or done by swashbucklers
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Once upon a time, swashbuckling pirates patrolled the high seas, pilfering valuables from individuals, companies, and governments alike.
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Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
While an undeniable sadness hangs over the series — a third film, not included here, resulted in the death of Roy Kinnear and the end of Lester’s directing career — these two are swashbuckling classics and must-haves for all fans of filmic swordplay and flamboyant chapeaus.
—Vulture Staff, Vulture, 23 May 2025
The swashbuckling sire, the deadpan ingénue, the sans serif font, the one-point perspective — Anderson’s held fast to his favorite elements even as his canvases have gotten broader and his style even more fastidious.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 18 May 2025
Gaumont found that new creative thread by weaving historic local IP with a swashbuckling storytelling style that put entertainment front and center.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 7 May 2025
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Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
While an undeniable sadness hangs over the series — a third film, not included here, resulted in the death of Roy Kinnear and the end of Lester’s directing career — these two are swashbuckling classics and must-haves for all fans of filmic swordplay and flamboyant chapeaus.
—Vulture Staff, Vulture, 23 May 2025
The swashbuckling sire, the deadpan ingénue, the sans serif font, the one-point perspective — Anderson’s held fast to his favorite elements even as his canvases have gotten broader and his style even more fastidious.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 18 May 2025
Gaumont found that new creative thread by weaving historic local IP with a swashbuckling storytelling style that put entertainment front and center.
—Ben Croll, Variety, 7 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for swashbuckling
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“Swashbuckling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/swashbuckling. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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swashbuckling
adjective
swash·buck·ling
ˈswäsh-ˌbək-(ə-)liŋ
ˈswȯsh-
1
: acting in the manner of a swashbuckler
2
: characteristic of, marked by, or done by swashbucklers
swashbuckling adventure
a swashbuckling tale
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