adventurously

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US/ˌædˈvɛn.t͡ʃɚ.əsˌli/US/ədˈvɛn.t͡ʃɚ.əsˌli/

adverb

In an adventurous manner.

Scrabble 20

Meanings

adverbadventurously (comparative more adventurously, superlative most adventurously)

comparative more adventurously · superlative most adventurously

  1. In an adventurous manner.

    Having lived adventurously, fate placed the pair of them in situations which would secure their unique notch in our imaginations.

    2004, Michael Martin, From Crockett to Custer, page 5
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    In a short time, however, philosophy gave way to humanity, and he zealously and adventurously employed his galley in saving the inhabitants of the various beautiful villas which studded that enchanting coast.

    1822, John M'Diarmid, The Scrapbook: A Collection of Amusing and Striking Pieces in Prose and Verse, page 323

Synonyms & antonyms

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Origin

  1. Middle Englishauntreousliche
  2. Englishadventurously

From Middle English auntreousliche, equivalent to adventurous + -ly.

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Translations

Polish awanturniczo
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Chicago

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