English Explanatory Dictionary

venturesome

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Adventurous; bold; willing to take risks.
  2. Potentially hazardous; risky.

Pronunciation

/ˈvɛntjʊə(ɹ)səm/ /ˈvɛnt͡ʃə(ɹ)səm/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-venturesome.wav

Word forms

venturesome more venturesome most venturesome ventersome

Etymology

From venture + -some.

Synonyms

adventuresome daring

Antonyms

cautious timid

Derived words

venturesomely venturesomeness unventuresome
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