venturous

adjective

ven·​tur·​ous ˈven(t)-sh(ə-)rəs How to pronounce venturous (audio)
venturously adverb
venturousness noun

Examples of venturous in a Sentence

at the time, any woman venturous enough to want to be an astronaut faced ridicule
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Whether it’s jet-boating in Machu Picchu with Red Savannah, rock-climbing in Colorado River’s write water rapids, or racing across Norway’s glaciers on snowmobiles, these destinations are sure to fuel an Arian’s venturous spirit. Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 11 Jan. 2020

Word History

Etymology

aphetic form of adventurous, after venture entry 1, venture entry 2

First Known Use

1565, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of venturous was in 1565

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Cite this Entry

“Venturous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/venturous. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

venturous

adjective
ven·​tur·​ous ˈvench-(ə-)rəs How to pronounce venturous (audio)
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