adventurous
adjective
ad·ven·tur·ous əd-ˈven-ch(ə-)rəs 
1
a
: disposed to seek adventure or to cope with the new and unknown
an adventurous explorer
b
: innovative
an adventurous artistic style
2
: characterized by unknown dangers and risks
an adventurous journey
adventurously adverb
adventurousness noun
Synonyms
- adventuresome
- audacious
- bold
- daring
- dashing
- emboldened
- enterprising
- free-swinging
- gutsy
- hardy
- nerved
- nervy
- venturesome
- venturous
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Example Sentences
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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Dan Snierson, EW.com, 17 Aug. 2022 Rather, these leaders are acknowledged for being generous, thoughtful, visionary, fun, adventurous, loving, insightful, curious or inquisitive. Dede Henley, Forbes, 10 July 2022 Peter Brook, whose ambitious, adventurous, and endlessly creative stage work ranged across seven decades on both sides of the Atlantic and earned him a place among the greatest theater directors of the 20th century, died Saturday. BostonGlobe.com, 3 July 2022 Your wife sounds like an incredible person—adventurous, thoughtful, and caring in equal measure. Blair Braverman, Outside Online, 29 June 2022 This complimentary service also assists couples in choosing from a range of adventurous, relaxing, and romantic activities. Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2022 Here are five of our favorites, from a classic joint that’s been around for decades to a trendy newcomer with an adventurous creative team. Mary Colurso | Mcolurso@al.com, al, 20 Aug. 2022 She’s the entire package: bright, witty, energetic, caring, and adventurous. Meredith Goldstein, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Aug. 2022 Think stylish cookware and appliances, adventurous gear, tech gifts, and devices or tools for joint ventures like gardening or ceramic making. Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Harper's BAZAAR, 19 Aug. 2022 See More 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
Kids Definition
adventurous
adjective
ad·ven·tur·ous əd-ˈven-chə-rəs
1
: ready to take risks or to deal with new or unexpected problems
adventurous explorers
2
: dangerous sense 1, risky
an adventurous voyage
adventurously
adverb
as in daringly
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- daringly
- audaciously
- spiritedly
- hardily
- determinedly
- stoutly
- resolutely
- firmly
- boldly
- fearlessly
- venturously
- crazily
- courageously
- grittily
- intrepidly
- pluckily
- venturesomely
- recklessly
- spunkily
- gamely
- insanely
- self-confidently
- brazenly
- impulsively
- valiantly
- imprudently
- dauntlessly
- brashly
- impetuously
- rashly
- stalwartly
- manfully
- incautiously
- valorously
- foolhardily
- heedlessly
- foolishly
- overconfidently
- precipitately
- bravely
- heroically
- doughtily
- wildly
- gutsily
- stoutheartedly
- gallantly
- thoughtlessly
- hotheadedly
- hastily
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- fearfully
- timidly
- timorously
- cowardly
- cravenly
- shyly
- diffidently
- cautiously
- anxiously
- nervously
- prudently
- apprehensively
- spinelessly
- skittishly
- carefully
- pusillanimously
- spiritlessly
- heedfully
- mousily