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   ad·ven·tur·ous

   /ədˈven(t)SH(ə)rəs/

   adjective

   • 1. willing to take risks or to try out new methods, ideas, or experiences: "an adventurous traveler" 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

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2. 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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   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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   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. Definitions of adventurous. adjective. willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises. “ adventurous pioneers” synonyms: adventuresome.

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

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

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   willing to try new or difficult things: I'm trying to be more adventurous with my cooking. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. brave The King was a brave warrior. courageous She was a courageous woman who never complained about her illness. daring He made a daring escape from his kidnappers. bold I wasn't bold enough to leave my job.

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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.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.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › adventurousAdventurous - definition of adventurous by The Free Dictionary

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   1. Inclined to undertake new and daring enterprises: "routes first sailed ... by another generation of tough, adventurous seafarers, the clipper men" (Tim Zimmermann). 2. Requiring or characterized by boldness or daring; hazardous; risky: adventurous travels. ad·ven′tur·ous·ly adv. ad·ven′tur·ous·ness n.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › adventurousADVENTUROUS definition | Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › adventurousadventurous | meaning of adventurous in Longman Dictionary of ...

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    adventurous meaning, definition, what is adventurous: not afraid of taking risks or trying new...: Learn more.