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Definition of "adventurous" []

  • Inclined to undertake new and daring enterprises. (adjective)
  • Hazardous; risky. (adjective)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "adventurous" in a sentence
  • "I think your definition of "adventurous" is pretty generous, Anon. 2: 41 PM, June 29, 2007"
  • "CINCINNATI - July 18th 2008 - Fear of the unknown prevents many people from learning new skills or participating in adventurous activities."
  • "The British Government and the Governments of the Dominions are furnishing dollar for dollar-or the British Government more-towards putting British migrants into Empire territories instead of having them dispersed all over foreign nations in adventurous fields of investment and settlement."