adventurous

adjective

(of a person) Inclined to adventure; willing to take risks; prone to embark on hazardous enterprises; daring.

(of an act or product) Full of risks; risky; liable to be in danger; requiring courage; rash.

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Synonyms for adventurous

adventuresomeadj venturesomeadj venturousadj daringadj audaciousadj intrepidadj enterprisingadj boldadj foolhardyadj courageousadj braveadj riskyadj

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Where does adventurous come from?

The word adventurous breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root vent-, from Latin venio (“come”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.