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
  • There are dozens of ships, operators and itineraries, from small, adventurous expedition vessels to larger ships offering comfort and luxury.
    — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Often cast in adventurous roles, he was much admired for his elegant bearing.
    — Daria Egidi, Vanity Fair, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of adventurous
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  • Finn Gomez / Getty Images Kirkwood, who races for Andretti Global, started second but took the lead on the opening lap with a daring maneuver around the outside of pole-sitter and championship leader Alex Palou in front of the National Archives.
    — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 23 Aug. 2026
  • As the investigation unfolded, what initially appeared to be a daring ransom scheme evolved into a complex story of obsession, deception, and unexpected motives.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of daring
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“Venturous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venturous. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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