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adventurous

/ədˈvɛn.tʃɚ.əs/
ad · ven · tur · ous
Adverb:adventurously
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• adjective

1

Willing to take risks or try out new methods, ideas, or experiences.

Example

"The adventurous travelers decided to hike through the remote mountain pass without a guide."

2

Involving new, exciting, or daring ideas, methods, or experiences.

Example

"The restaurant's new menu features several adventurous dishes that combine traditional techniques with exotic spices."

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• Rhymes for adventurous

• Nearby Words

adventurer
adventuresome
adventuress
adventurous
adventurously
adventurousness
adverb

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French 'aventuros', derived from 'aventure' (adventure), which ultimately traces back to Latin 'adventura', meaning 'things about to happen'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Adventurous. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/adventurous
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