venturous

adjective

ˈven(t)-sh(ə-)rəs How to pronounce venturous (audio)
Definition of venturousnext
as in adventurous
inclined or willing to take risks at the time, any woman venturous enough to want to be an astronaut faced ridicule

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  1. adventurous
  2. daring
Adjective
  • Their full-backs will look to get forward, while Sander Berge will anchor the midfield alongside the adventurous Patrick Berg and the creative presence of Odegaard.
    — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 11 July 2026
  • Pína and Hawk mysteriously slip out while Joe and Angela are in the kitchen, suggesting that the adventurous lovemakers may have just been figments of their imagination.
    — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 11 July 2026
Definition of adventurous
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  • Wadden admits that the color has a richness and warmth that might seem like a daring choice to homeowners who are accustomed to more understated palettes.
    — Terri Williams, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • But to play two knockout matches without conceding even a sniff of a chance is hugely impressive — especially considering Deschamps hasn’t compromised on his unusually daring approach of using four proper attackers.
    — Michael Cox, New York Times, 10 July 2026
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“Venturous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venturous. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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