adventurous

adjective

ad·ven·tur·ous əd-ˈven-ch(ə-)rəs

Synonyms of adventurous next

: disposed to seek adventure or to cope with the new and unknown

an adventurous explorer

: innovative

an adventurous artistic style

: characterized by unknown dangers and risks

an adventurous journey

adventurously adverb

adventurousness noun

Choose the Right Synonym for adventurous

adventurous, venturesome, daring, daredevil, rash, reckless, foolhardy mean exposing oneself to danger more than required by good sense.

adventurous implies a willingness to accept risks but not necessarily imprudence.

adventurous pioneers

venturesome implies a jaunty eagerness for perilous undertakings.

venturesome stunt pilots

daring implies fearlessness in courting danger.

daring mountain climbers

daredevil stresses ostentation in daring.

daredevil motorcyclists

rash suggests imprudence and lack of forethought.

a rash decision

reckless implies heedlessness of probable consequences.

a reckless driver

foolhardy suggests a recklessness that is inconsistent with good sense.

the foolhardy sailor ventured into the storm

Examples of adventurous in a Sentence

The island attracts adventurous travelers. He is an adventurous cook who is always trying new recipes. Her design is an adventurous departure from what we usually see. They have an adventurous lifestyle.

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For those not so adventurous, take a commercial flight into Newark Airport in New Jersey. —

Elizabeth Fazzare, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024 After a great summer in the box office following its 15-year anniversary re-release, the adventurous little girl returned to theaters on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. —

Emiliana Betancourt, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024 The film will follow James' character Naomi, who must overcome the trauma of a prior climbing accident to save her father, mountaineer Ray Cooper (Brosnan), when he is kidnapped on a trip with a billionaire's adventurous son. —

Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 31 Oct. 2024 Today that landscape still feels remote and adventurous. —

Graham Averill, Outside Online, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for adventurous

Word History

Etymology

alteration (with -d- restored from Latin) of Middle English aventurous "occurring by chance, daring, seeking new exploits," borrowed from Anglo-French, from aventure adventure entry 1 + -ous -ous

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of adventurous was in the 15th century

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“Adventurous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adventurous. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

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adventurous

adjective

ad·ven·tur·ous əd-ˈvench-(ə-)rəs

: ready to take risks or to deal with the new and unknown

adventurous explorers

: having unknown dangers and risks

an adventurous voyage

adventurously adverb

adventurousness noun

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