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

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

With a lyric about surviving unspeakable loss, it's one of the most raw and adventurous songs in Sheeran's discography.

From BBC

But Harry's less adventurous palate also gets a mention.

From BBC

Decades later, it’s Deftones’ music and adventurous sonic spirit that keep the crowds coming back, anticipating the group’s next move.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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