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- [ven-cher-uh s]
- /ˈvɛn tʃər əs/
- /ˈven.tʃə.rəs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ven-cher-uh s]
- /ˈvɛn tʃər əs/
Definitions of venturous word
- abbreviation VENTUROUS venturesome. 1
- abbreviation VENTUROUS venturesome 0
- adjective venturous Adventurous; venturesome; willing to undertake activities involving risk. 0
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Origin of venturous
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
1555-65; venture + -ous; see adventurous
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Parts of speech for Venturous
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
venturous popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 66% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
venturous usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for venturous
adj venturous
- adventuresome — Adventuresome means the same as adventurous.
- adventurous — Someone who is adventurous is willing to take risks and to try new methods. Something that is adventurous involves new things or ideas.
- foolhardy — recklessly or thoughtlessly bold; foolishly rash or venturesome.
- gutty — Informal. showing spirit; plucky; gutsy: a gutty attempt to kick a field goal.
- ill-considered — lacking thorough consideration; ill-suited; unwise.
noun venturous
- adventurousness — the quality of being adventurous
- brassiness — made of or covered with brass.
- cockiness — conceited self-assurance
- daredeviltry — reckless daring; venturesome boldness.
- derring-do — Derring-do is the quality of being bold, often in a rather showy or foolish way.
adjective venturous
- courageous — Someone who is courageous shows courage.
- impavid — (archaic) fearless, undaunted.
- jeopardous — perilous; dangerous; hazardous; risky.
- overbold — Excessively bold.
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