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ven·​tur·​ous | \ ˈven(t)-sh(ə-)rəs How to pronounce venturous (audio) \

Definition of venturous

: venturesome
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Other Words from venturous

venturously adverb
venturousness noun

Examples of venturous in a Sentence

at the time, any woman venturous enough to want to be an astronaut faced ridicule
Recent Examples on the Web Whether it’s jet-boating in Machu Picchu with Red Savannah, rock-climbing in Colorado River’s write water rapids, or racing across Norway’s glaciers on snowmobiles, these destinations are sure to fuel an Arian’s venturous spirit. — Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 11 Jan. 2020

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First Known Use of venturous

1565, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for venturous

aphetic form of adventurous, after venture entry 1, venture entry 2

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The first known use of venturous was in 1565

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“Venturous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/venturous. Accessed 6 Jul. 2022.

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venturous

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ven·​tur·​ous | \ ˈven-chə-rəs How to pronounce venturous (audio) \

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: venturesome

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