adventurous

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ad·ven·tur·ous | \ əd-ˈven-ch(ə-)rəs

Definition of adventurous

1a : disposed to seek adventure or to cope with the new and unknown an adventurous explorer

b : innovative an adventurous artistic style

2 : characterized by unknown dangers and risks an adventurous journey

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adventurous, venturesome, daring, daredevil, rash, reckless, foolhardy mean exposing oneself to danger more than required by good sense. adventurous implies a willingness to accept risks but not necessarily imprudence. adventurous pioneers venturesome implies a jaunty eagerness for perilous undertakings. venturesome stunt pilots daring implies fearlessness in courting danger. daring mountain climbers daredevil stresses ostentation in daring. daredevil motorcyclists rash suggests imprudence and lack of forethought. a rash decision reckless implies heedlessness of probable consequences. a reckless driver foolhardy suggests a recklessness that is inconsistent with good sense. the foolhardy sailor ventured into the storm

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The island attracts adventurous travelers. He is an adventurous cook who is always trying new recipes. Her design is an adventurous departure from what we usually see. They have an adventurous lifestyle.

Recent Examples on the Web Evens Estinfort and Serge Pambo -- cousins, co-owners and chefs who trained in Paris -- had admirable taste and an adventurous spirit, infusing African flavors into French cuisine. — Mary Colurso | Mcolurso@al.com, al, "15 Birmingham restaurants that are gone but not forgotten," 7 Apr. 2021 This adventurous soul ballad won a Grammy for best R&B song. — Paul Grein, Billboard, "These 12 Songs Got Grammy Nominations for Record of the Year But Didn't Crack the Billboard Hot 100," 1 Dec. 2020 The Reykjadalur Hot Springs is exactly what the adventurous soul is looking for. — Renan Ozturk, National Geographic, "Seeing Everest a new way," 16 June 2020 Like Corea, Herrera is adventurous, always willing to collaborate with a variety of musicians. — Star Tribune, "Virtual entertainment picks: Cactus Blossoms, Danez Smith, Nachito Herrera does Chick Corea," 25 Mar. 2021 Some students, however, are being more adventurous. — al, "Are students skipping COVID vaccine line for spring break fun?," 24 Mar. 2021 His big imagination kept him open-minded, adventurous and kind. — AZCentral.com, "Help support local journalism like this," 11 Mar. 2021 Yeah, a book about an adventurous team of scientists who have been doing pioneering work in Antarctica studying rapid sea-level rise. — Lee Billings, Scientific American, "Meet the Unsung Heroes behind Humanity’s Improbable Journey to an Alien Ocean," 9 Mar. 2021 Since the early 1980s, Long Beach Opera has made a name for itself as a producer of the niche and the new, bringing obscure Baroque and 20th century works as well as world premieres to adventurous Southern California opera lovers. — Catherine Womack, Los Angeles Times, "Long Beach Opera names pandemic go-to director James Darrah as its next leader," 22 Feb. 2021

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adventurous

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of adventurous

: not afraid to do new and dangerous or exciting things

: exciting or unusual

: full of danger and excitement

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adventurous

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ad·ven·tur·ous | \ əd-ˈven-chə-rəs

Kids Definition of adventurous

1 : ready to take risks or to deal with new or unexpected problems adventurous explorers

2 : dangerous sense 1, risky an adventurous voyage

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adventurous, venturesome, and daring mean taking risks that are not necessary. adventurous is used for a person who goes in search of adventure in spite of the possible dangers. Adventurous youngsters went on a hike through the forest. venturesome is used of a person willing to take many chances. Venturesome explorers searched for lost treasure. daring is used when someone is fearless and willing to take unnecessary risks. Early pilots were especially daring.