venturous
Other forms: venturously
Someone who's venturous has a bold, brave spirit and isn't afraid to take risks. Your venturous nature might make your mom call you a daredevil.
Use the adjective venturous when you need an old fashioned way to describe a daring person. Mountain climbers and competitive skiers are venturous, and a little girl on her brand new skateboard, zipping down the driveway, is also venturous. It's more common these days to use the related, original adjective adventurous. Both words come from the Old French root aventuros, which means "chance, accidental, or fortuitous."
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disposed to venture or take risks
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From fearless adventurers to intrepid explorers to bold trailblazers, this list delves into the realm of courage and daring, offering words to describe every audacious and courageous act, whether big or small.
Richard, younger brother of King Edward IV, wants to rule England — and he will stop at nothing, including murder, in order to seize the crown.