Meanings
comparative more adventurously · superlative most adventurously
- 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 51 more example
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
Origin
- Middle Englishauntreousliche
- Englishadventurously
From Middle English auntreousliche, equivalent to adventurous + -ly.
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Polish awanturniczo
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adventurously. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/adventurously
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