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   adventurous

   /ədˈvɛn(t)ʃ(ə)rəs/

   adjective

   • 1. willing to take risks or to try out new methods, ideas, or experiences: "an adventurous traveller" Similar daringdaredevilintrepidventuresomeboldaudaciousfearlessbraveunafraidunshrinkingundaunteddauntlessvaliantvalorousheroicdashingconfidententerprisingrashrecklessheedlessinformal:gutsyspunkypeppypushyrare:adventuresomeventurousOpposite cautiousunadventurous
   • ▪ involving new ideas or methods: "they wanted more adventurous meals"
   • ▪ full of excitement: "my life couldn't be more adventurous"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French aventureus, from aventure (see adventure).

   Derivatives

   • 1. adventurously adverb
   • 2. adventurousness noun

   Scrabble Points: 15

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishADVENTUROUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ADVENTUROUS definition: 1. willing to try new or difficult things: 2. exciting and often dangerous: 3. willing to try new…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of ADVENTUROUS is disposed to seek adventure or to cope with the new and unknown. How to use adventurous in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Adventurous.

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   Adventurous definition: inclined or willing to engage in adventures; enjoying adventures. . See examples of ADVENTUROUS used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryADVENTUROUS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   ADVENTUROUS meaning: 1. willing to try new or difficult things: 2. exciting and often dangerous: 3. willing to try new…. Learn more.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › adventurousAdventurous - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Adventurous means eager for adventure, and both words come from the Latin for “about to happen” — an adventure always has an element of the unknown. Being adventurous means you’re willing to go where you haven’t been before and do things you’ve never done, even if you don’t know how it’s going to turn out.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › adventurousadventurous adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   (of a person) willing to take risks and try new ideas; enjoying being in new, exciting situations. For the more adventurous tourists, there are trips into the mountains with a local guide. Many teachers would like to be more adventurous and creative. Definitions on the go.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishADVENTUROUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Someone who is adventurous is willing to take risks and to try new methods. Something that is adventurous involves new things or ideas.