ADVENTUROUS: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for ADVENTUROUS?

Need another word that means the same as “adventurous”? Find 26 synonyms and 30 related words for “adventurous” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Adventurous” are: adventuresome, daring, daredevil, intrepid, venturesome, bold, audacious, fearless, brave, unafraid, unshrinking, undaunted, dauntless, valiant, valorous, heroic, dashing, enterprising, resourceful, imaginative, ingenious, inventive, original, creative, innovative, disruptive

Adventurous as an Adjective

Definitions of "Adventurous" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “adventurous” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Full of excitement.
• Involving new ideas or methods.
• Willing to undertake or seeking out new and daring enterprises.
• Willing to take risks or to try out new methods, ideas, or experiences.

Synonyms of "Adventurous" as an adjective (26 Words)

adventuresome	Given to adventures or to running risks; adventurous. The risks and gains of an adventuresome economy.
audacious	Showing a willingness to take surprisingly bold risks. An audacious interpretation of two Jacobean dramas.
bold	Fearless and daring. A bold speech.
brave	Invulnerable to fear or intimidation. Girls decked out in brave new dresses.
creative	Promoting construction or creation. Creative writing.
daredevil	Presumptuously daring. A daredevil skydiver.
daring	(of a person or action) adventurous or audaciously bold. He rapidly discovered an audience hungry for his daring new works.
dashing	Lively and spirited. A dashing black fedora.
dauntless	Showing fearlessness and determination. Dauntless bravery.
disruptive	(of a company or form of technology) causing radical change in an existing industry or market through being innovative. Disruptive pupils.
enterprising	Marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects. Some enterprising teachers have started their own recycling programmes.
fearless	Invulnerable to fear or intimidation. A fearless crusader for animal rights.
heroic	Relating to or characteristic of heroes of antiquity. Of heroic proportions.
imaginative	(used of persons or artifacts) marked by independence and creativity in thought or action. He was imaginative beyond all other architects.
ingenious	(of a person) clever, original, and inventive. An ingenious solution to the problem.
innovative	(of a product, idea, etc.) featuring new methods; advanced and original. Innovative ways to help unemployed people.
intrepid	Invulnerable to fear or intimidation. Our intrepid reporter.
inventive	Showing creativity or original thought. The most inventive composer of his time.
original	Present or existing from the beginning; first or earliest. The original cast.
resourceful	Having the ability to find quick and clever ways to overcome difficulties. The most resourceful cook in town.
unafraid	Feeling no fear or anxiety. She was calm and unafraid.
undaunted	Not intimidated or discouraged by difficulty, danger, or disappointment. They were undaunted by the huge amount of work needed.
unshrinking	Not shrinking from danger.
valiant	Possessing or showing courage or determination. She made a valiant effort to hold her anger in check.
valorous	Having or showing valor. Valorous deeds on the field of honour.
venturesome	Willing to take risks or embark on difficult or unusual courses of action. Anyone venturesome enough to try to blaze a trail through it would soon beat a hasty retreat.

Usage Examples of "Adventurous" as an adjective

• They wanted more adventurous meals.
• An adventurous traveller.
• Adventurous pioneers.
• My life couldn't be more adventurous.

Associations of "Adventurous" (30 Words)

audacious	Unrestrained by convention or propriety. Audacious explorers.
audacity	Fearless daring. She had the audacity to suggest I d been carrying on with him.
bold	A bold typeface or letter. A bold design.
boldly	In a way that is characterized by having a strong, vivid, or clear appearance. We urge the educational community to act boldly.
boldness	The quality of standing out strongly and distinctly. You will overlook my boldness I hope.
brave	People who are brave. His medals made a brave show.
bravely	In a way that shows a willingness to face and endure danger or pain; courageously. Bravely he went into the burning house.
bravery	Feeling no fear. Perhaps I ll get a medal for bravery.
coolness	The quality of being soothing or refreshing because of its low temperature. The refreshing coolness of the water.
courage	Strength in the face of pain or grief. She called on all her courage to face the ordeal.
courageous	Possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching- Herman Melville- Willia. Set a courageous example by leading them safely into and out of enemy held territory.
daring	Adventurous courage. A daring crime.
daringly	In an original manner.
escapade	Any carefree episode. Schoolgirl escapades.
gall	An animal s gall bladder. Accept life s gall without blaming somebody else.
gallant	Having or displaying great dignity or nobility. She had made gallant efforts to pull herself together.
gallantry	Gallant actions or words. No young man offers to carry this burden for her such gallantry is out of fashion.
heroic	A verse form suited to the treatment of heroic or elevated themes dactylic hexameter or iambic pentameter. Early medieval heroic poetry.
impudence	The trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties. His arrogance and impudence had offended many.
journey	Undertake a journey or trip. They journeyed south.
plucky	Showing courage. The plucky youngster has astounded medical staff.
resourcefulness	The ability to deal resourcefully with unusual problems. A man of great resourcefulness.
tour	Make a tour of an area. She joined the Royal Shakespeare Company on tour.
travel	The action of travelling. Perhaps you ll write a book about your travels.
traveler	A person who changes location.
unflinching	Not showing fear or hesitation in the face of danger or difficulty. He has shown unflinching determination throughout the campaign.
valiant	Having or showing valor. A valiant attempt to prevent the hijack.
valor	The qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle. He received a medal for valor.
valorous	Having or showing valor. Valorous deeds on the field of honour.
venturous	Disposed to venture or take risks. Five venturous young men.