adj.
Pronunciation: ə d- ' ven-ch( ə -)r ə s
Function: adjective
Date: 14th century
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>
– ad · ven · tur · ous · ly adverb
– ad · ven · tur · ous · ness noun
synonyms ADVENTUROUS , VENTURESOME , DARING , DAREDEVIL , RASH , RECKLESS , FOOLHARDY mean exposing oneself to danger more than required by good sense. ADVENTUROUS implies a willingness to accept risks but not necessarily imprudence < adventurous pioneers>. VENTURESOME implies a jaunty eagerness for perilous undertakings < venturesome stunt pilots>. DARING heightens the implication of fearlessness in courting danger < daring mountain climbers>. DAREDEVIL stresses ostentation in daring < daredevil motorcyclists>. RASH suggests imprudence and lack of forethought <a rash decision>. RECKLESS implies heedlessness of probable consequences <a reckless driver>. FOOLHARDY suggests a recklessness that is inconsistent with good sense <only a foolhardy sailor would venture into this storm>.