adventurously en · ADV
Pronunciation
- /ˌædˈvɛn.t͡ʃɚ.əsˌli/ (US)
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- /ədˈvɛn.t͡ʃɚ.əsˌli/ (US)
- əd-vĕn′-chər-əs-li′
- ăd′-vĕn′-chər-əs-li′
Etymology
From Middle English auntreousliche, equivalent to adventurous + -ly.
Meanings
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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: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:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more adventurously | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most adventurously | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
pl awanturniczo (Translations)