Adventurous Definition & Meaning

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    • Synonyms adventurous American [ad-ven-cher-uhs] / ædˈvɛn tʃər əs /

    adjective

    1. inclined or willing to engage in adventures; enjoying adventures.

      Synonyms: venturesome, venturous, daring, bold

    2. full of risk; requiring courage; hazardous.

      an adventurous undertaking.

    adventurous British / ədˈvɛntʃərəs /

    adjective

    1. Also: adventuresome. daring or enterprising

    2. dangerous; involving risk

    "Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

    Other Word Forms

    • adventurously adverb
    • adventurousness noun
    • nonadventurous adjective
    • nonadventurously adverb
    • nonadventurousness noun
    • unadventurous adjective
    • unadventurously adverb
    • unadventurousness noun

    Etymology

    Origin of adventurous

    First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English, from Middle French aventureus, aventureux; equivalent to adventure ( def. ) + -ous ( def. )

    Example Sentences

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    With its lush landscape, distinctive "dragon blood" trees, unique animals and turquoise waters, Yemen's Socotra archipelago has been a magnet for adventurous travellers for years.

    From Barron's

    But Guo makes a major change; for in her story, the young and sometimes gloomy male protagonist has been transformed into an adventurous young woman.

    From Los Angeles Times

    Most of the sheep huddle in sleep, while the more adventurous ones and, predictably, the goats perch on rocky precipices.

    From The Wall Street Journal

    Yet the nostalgic, and adventurous, part of me misses those insane parties.

    From The Wall Street Journal

    Go classic with vanilla bean and sour cherries, or get adventurous with rosemary and currant, or even aged cheddar and black pepper.

    From Salon

    Related Words

    • adventuresome
    • audacious
    • bold
    • courageous
    • enterprising
    • intrepid
    • risky

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