VENTUROUS Synonyms: 131 Similar and Opposite Words

venturous

adjective

ˈven(t)-sh(ə-)rəs

Definition of venturous

as in adventurous

inclined or willing to take risks at the time, any woman venturous enough to want to be an astronaut faced ridicule

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The Original Series, Walter helped inspire audiences with his optimism, humor, and adventurous spirit.

— Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2026
And for an actress whose adventurous filmography spans the Hollywood blockbuster Pacific Rim and the offbeat indie Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter, the role draws on more of her range than ever.

— Lisa Wong Macabasco, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

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The project has since taken the brand on daring and adventurous trips to the most remote locations around the world, all documented by Mollison.

— Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
At the center of it all is the daring, epic raid on a bank vault deep beneath the streets of Zurich.

— Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2026

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