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adventurous
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adventurous
(adjective)
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adventurous
/əd
ˈ
vɛntʃərəs/
adjective
adventurous
/əd
ˈ
vɛntʃərəs/
adjective
Learner's definition of ADVENTUROUS
[
more adventurous; most adventurous
]
1
a
:
not afraid to do new and dangerous or exciting things
The island attracts
adventurous
travelers.
He is an
adventurous
cook who is always trying new recipes.
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b
:
exciting or unusual
Her design is an
adventurous
departure from what we usually see.
The restaurant offers an
adventurous
[=
innovative
] menu.
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2
:
full of danger and excitement
They have an
adventurous
lifestyle.
an
adventurous
trip/vacation
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