adventuresome

adjective

ad·ven·ture·some | \əd-ˈven-chər-səm

Definition of adventuresome

: inclined to take risks : venturesome

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Examples of adventuresome in a Sentence

not inclined to be adventuresome when it comes to foreign travel, preferring guided bus tours that stick to the beaten path

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In addition to the more adventuresome chocolate cake, San Daniele also includes the infinitely more familiar (at this point, cliched) tiramisu. — Andrew Marton, star-telegram, "Dining experience at San Daniele in Grapevine can be described in one word: bellisimo | Fort Worth Star-Telegram," 25 Apr. 2018 Her first few years in India were adventuresome for an American woman back then. — courant.com, "Elizabeth E. Bharucha," 25 Feb. 2018 The advent of bigger, faster, more dependable machines allows riders to become more adventuresome. — John Schandelmeier, Anchorage Daily News, "Despite some rough spots, snowmachine conditions are good in the Interior," 22 Jan. 2018 So for less adventuresome investors, money market funds may be appealing. — Carla Fried, New York Times, "For Bond Investors, Low Expectations in a Low-Yield World," 12 Jan. 2018 Bruce Flatt, CEO of Brookfield Asset Management tells Bloomberg's Erik Schatzker that 'these are times not to be over adventuresome'. — Bloomberg, "Brookfield Asset Management Trying to be More Careful," 11 Dec. 2017 Thanks to its comedy-musical categories, the Globes can be more adventuresome and inclusive than other awards shows. — Rebecca Keegan, HWD, "With Hollywood “on Fire,” Can the Academy Keep Its Cool?," 8 Dec. 2017 The rising number of immigrants, the adventuresome palates of millennials and the frequency of traveling are driving the popularity of ethnic foods and strongly flavored dishes. — Roxanne Wyss And Kathy Moore, kansascity, "Indian street food: What is it and where can you find it in KC? | The Kansas City Star," 29 Oct. 2017 To dine around Indy is to discover a tasteful blend of adventuresome cuisine and hearty favorites, served with a healthy dose of hometown pride. — Mike And Wendy Pramik, USA TODAY, "10 tastes of Indianapolis for less than $10," 27 Oct. 2017

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