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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.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › adventurousAdventurous Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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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   Synonyms for ADVENTUROUS: daring, bold, courageous, fearless, brave, adventuresome, venturous, enterprising; Antonyms of ADVENTUROUS: unadventurous, timid, careful, cautious, shy, wary, prudent, unenterprising

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.

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

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

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   Definition of adventurous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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

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   If you're adventurous, you're eager to try new things and take risks. If you can't wait to go kayaking in the Amazon and you're willing to try that stew with the weird things floating around in it, you're adventurous.