adjective as in strong fondness

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overweening, boastful, daring

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Example:The overweening general thought himself invincible and ignored orders.

Definition:Proud and bossy; arrogant, often with a feeling of excessive self-importance.

From overweening

Example:He was always boastful about his achievements, but didn't put his success into context.

Definition:Proud and boasting; given to showing off; vainglorious.

From boastful

Example:The daring explorer ventured into uncharted territories with joie de vivre.

Definition:Willfully or heedlessly courageous or daring; bold or adventurous in spirit or action.

From daring