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. Also: adventuresome. daring or enterprising

2. dangerous; involving risk

Other Word Forms

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

The result was a stylistically adventurous, lyrically bold and vulnerable 14-track offering that further solidified her as a leading voice in R&B and hip-hop.

From Los Angeles Times

That turned into an offer of secretarial work, and then a far more adventurous gig as an observer.

From Salon

Merely asking it to be “creative” or show us something more “adventurous” isn’t going to do the trick.

From Salon

But it remains popular with climbers, drawing about 5,000 to 6,000 summit attempts a year due to its easy road accessibility, adventurous terrain and stunning views of snowcapped peaks and rolling forests.

From Los Angeles Times

Including your child as much as possible in food prep and meals can help them become more adventurous.

From BBC

Related Words

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