VENTUROUSLY

Etymology

Adverb

venturously (comparative more venturously, superlative most venturously)

In a venturous manner; daringly; in a fashion displaying boldness, or an enterprising spirit.

Synonyms

• adventurously

• venturesomely

Source: Wiktionary


VENTUROUS

Ven"tur*ous, a. Etym: [Aphetic form of OE. aventurous. See Adventurous, Venture, n.]

Definition: Daring; bold; hardy; fearless; venturesome; adveturous; as, a venturous soldier. Spenser. This said, he paused not, but with venturous arm He plucked, he tasted. Milton.

– Ven"tur*ous*ly, adv.

– Ven"tur*ous*ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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