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
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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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Laviscount is known for his adventurous style.
—Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
In that environment, Kentucky’s Bardstown Bourbon Company has emerged as one of the category’s most adventurous producers, known for blending transparency, frequent collaborations, and a willingness to test ideas that more traditional houses might avoid.
—Andy Vasoyan, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The mug captures his adventurous spirit and timeless pilot persona in charming, collectible form.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Adventurous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adventurous. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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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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