adventurous

[ ad-ven-cher-uhs ]

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

/ ədˈvɛntʃərəs /

adjective

1. Alsoadventuresome daring or enterprising
2. dangerous; involving risk

Derived Forms

• adˈventurously, adverb

Other Words From

• ad·ventur·ous·ly adverb
• ad·ventur·ous·ness noun
• nonad·ventur·ous adjective
• nonad·ventur·ous·ly adverb
• nonad·ventur·ous·ness noun
• unad·ventur·ous adjective
• unad·ventur·ous·ly adverb
• unad·ventur·ous·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of adventurous¹

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

Example Sentences

“You have to be adventurous,” said Levi Snyder, a florist who dashed into the market around 9 a.m. to pick up more flowers for a last-minute order.

From Los Angeles Times

Inspiration from adventurous late-’30s silhouettes makes Rita stand out at the train station in a sea of children ready to evacuate.

From Los Angeles Times

Beyond the Moroccan entry gate and wind chimes from Arcosanti in Arizona, every guest room features stylish tiling, a turntable and an adventurously curated selection of books and albums.

From Los Angeles Times

But for anyone feeling adventurous, pie 'n' mash can also be served with stewed jellied eels - another Cockney favourite.

From BBC

While the Mark Taper Forum, Pasadena Playhouse and the Geffen Playhouse fretted about the taste of their least adventurous subscribers, Rogue Machine reminded us that theater is most alive when misbehaving.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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