adventurous
adjective
ad·ven·tur·ous
əd-ˈven-ch(ə-)rəs 
1
a
: 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
adventurously
adverb
adventurousness
noun
Synonyms
Examples of adventurous in a Sentence
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.
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Sagittarius, in contrast, embraces adaptability through their adventurous spirit and passion for new experiences.
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Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 25 June 2024
The eatery was awarded a Michelin star after impressing with head chef Andrius Kubilius's adventurous 10-course menu.
—Irenie Forshaw, The Week Uk, theweek, 24 June 2024
The six-bedroom, six-bathroom residence that’s listed for $4.61 million in Warwickshire, United Kingdom, is making the rounds on social media thanks to its storybook vibes and adventurous features.
—Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 22 June 2024
Casual in pace and adventurous in philosophy, Dead Man contains a multitude of references to classic Western motifs — an outsider, gunslinging, a journey, vengeance — but also tosses in a bunch of freeform diversions and bits of surrealism.
—and Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 21 June 2024
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Valerie Mesa, Peoplemag, 25 June 2024
The eatery was awarded a Michelin star after impressing with head chef Andrius Kubilius's adventurous 10-course menu.
—Irenie Forshaw, The Week Uk, theweek, 24 June 2024
The six-bedroom, six-bathroom residence that’s listed for $4.61 million in Warwickshire, United Kingdom, is making the rounds on social media thanks to its storybook vibes and adventurous features.
—Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 22 June 2024
Casual in pace and adventurous in philosophy, Dead Man contains a multitude of references to classic Western motifs — an outsider, gunslinging, a journey, vengeance — but also tosses in a bunch of freeform diversions and bits of surrealism.
—and Kevin Jacobsen, EW.com, 21 June 2024
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“Adventurous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adventurous. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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adventurous
adjective
ad·ven·tur·ous
əd-ˈvench-(ə-)rəs
1
: ready to take risks or to deal with the new and unknown
adventurous explorers
2
: having unknown dangers and risks
an adventurous voyage
adventurously
adverb
adventurousness
noun
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