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Synonyms

adventuresome

American  
[ad-ven-cher-suhm] / ædˈvɛn tʃər səm /

adjective

  1. bold; daring; adventurous.


Other Word Forms

  • adventuresomely adverb
  • adventuresomeness noun

Etymology

Origin of adventuresome

First recorded in 1725–35; adventure + -some 1

Example Sentences

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The purported Sunday bike ride seemed to typify his public persona as the adventuresome business executive whose Virgin brands - from airlines to music companies - have been associated with ocean-crossing exploits in sailboats and hot-air balloons.

From Reuters

Friends said Lokan was a free spirit, competitive and adventuresome and was aware of the dangers she faced on the trip.

From Fox News

“While many consumers got adventuresome and began making exotic cocktails at home, others wanted the convenience of premixed cocktails,” said David Ozgo, a Distilled Spirits Council economist.

From Los Angeles Times

But the fact that it works at New Roads, and some other adventuresome private schools, is something to think about.

From Washington Post

Reinbold on Monday described as “adventuresome” the trip - during which she said she saw caribou and whales - and said it went smoothly.

From Washington Times