How to Use adventurous in a Sentence

adventurous

adjective
  • He is an adventurous cook who is always trying new recipes.
  • They have an adventurous lifestyle.
  • Her design is an adventurous departure from what we usually see.
  • The island attracts adventurous travelers.
  • There’s also a three-level racetrack for the adventurous to zoom around the ship.
    Ramsey Qubein, Forbes, 31 July 2022
  • Smock was a quiet man of letters with an adventurous spirit.
    Keith L. Runyon, The Courier-Journal, 20 July 2022
  • Yvonne said her daughter was adventurous and would jump at every opportunity to roll around in the dirt.
    Kyani Reid, NBC News, 19 June 2022
  • Sparks fly during witty exchanges and adventurous outings close to home, so never say never.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
  • Your wife sounds like an incredible person—adventurous, thoughtful, and caring in equal measure.
    Blair Braverman, Outside Online, 29 June 2022
  • For those with an adventurous spirit, the Mule Hollow Mine Trail is waiting to be explored.
    Julie Jag, The Salt Lake Tribune, 13 July 2022
  • Those with adventurous palates could be more willing to experiment with a style on the edgy side, Perkins says, while those who prefer the classics may favor keeping things simple.
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2024
  • His adventurous spirit guarantees a more unpredictable live set than most other rock veterans still jamming in their 70s.
    Piet Levy, Journal Sentinel, 15 June 2022
  • As India’s economy started to boom in the 2000s, Tata became more adventurous.
    Shawn Tully, Fortune Asia, 10 Oct. 2024
  • Among our list of travel memoirs written by some of the world's most adventurous women (more on that here), Tabei's is one that will surely light a fire under anyone debating spending more time outdoors.
    Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2022
  • And the adventurous gardener can choose from a wide diversity of both native and exotic species, and plants that mature at as little as 6 inches tall to a towering 6 feet in height.
    Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The new Moon of the 15th stirs up your adventurous side.
    Katharine Merlin, Town & Country, 1 Sep. 2023
  • For the adventurous, a rickshaw ride is a fun way to see the city.
    Claire Stern, ELLE, 7 Apr. 2023
  • Late in the frame, Wyoming would play add-on as Gray took the 31-yard adventurous route to the end zone.
    Scott Springer, The Enquirer, 22 Oct. 2022
  • For the adventurous, a 130-mile hike and bike loop awaits.
    Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Nov. 2022
  • The more adventurous can brave the two on-site via ferratas or hike up the slot canyon on the new Crater Canyon tour.
    Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2023
  • In a park this scenic, even a drive can feel adventurous.
    Emily Pennington, Southern Living, 6 Mar. 2024
  • And part of that is that sort of adventurous spirit of get out there, go see.
    Nigel Smith, Peoplemag, 2 Nov. 2022
  • Be adventurous, and make changes that push you to follow your heart and dreams.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2024
  • My mom was more adventurous and liked to try new recipes, and did most of the healthy and weeknight cooking.
    Bon Appétit Contributor, Bon Appétit, 4 Apr. 2024
  • This is a great cologne for the price, and is a popular choice among adventurous and sporty guys.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 4 Nov. 2022
  • At 20 years old, Shane Miller was an old soul, but still young and adventurous at heart.
    Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 7 July 2024
  • Check out the scenic route with a weekend shuttle or, for the more adventurous, take a zipline tour over the area.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 23 Sep. 2024
  • Has the allure of drawing new places inspired you to be more adventurous in the city?
    Françoise Mouly, The New Yorker, 28 Nov. 2022
  • Sire released some of the most adventurous music from punk and new wave.
    Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2023
  • He's had to travel the world, and Todd traveled through so much of his life and lived a very adventurous lifestyle.
    Angela Andaloro, Peoplemag, 9 May 2024

Some of these examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'adventurous.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Last Updated: