Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

adventuresome

/ədˈvɛntʃəɹsəm/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.84 in modern English

Syllables: ad-ven-ture-some
IPA: /ədˈvɛntʃəɹsəm/

19

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

4

Syllables

11

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Characterised or marked by adventure.

adj

Prone to, or willing to undertake, adventures; daring or bold.

Example Sentences

"Life is more adventuresome with you!"
"GWM-30's sks travel companion -- must be adventuresome & self-supporting."
"Plans for the sestercentennial will be informed by values that are central to the College’s mission—a vital engagement with the liberal arts, a profound sense of place, enduring fellowship, and an adventuresome spirit."

Etymology

From adventure + -some.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: adventure

Inflected Forms

more adventuresome (comparative) most adventuresome (superlative)

Derived Forms

adventuresomely adventuresomeness unadventuresome

Synonyms

venturesome adventurous

Rhymes With

venturesome

Questions

How do you pronounce adventuresome?: The recorded pronunciation is /ədˈvɛntʃəɹsəm/.
What does adventuresome mean?: Characterised or marked by adventure.
Where does adventuresome come from?: From adventure + -some.

How to pronounce adventuresome

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