adventurously

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Etymology[edit]

adventurous +‎ -ly

Adverb[edit]

adventurously (comparative more adventurously, superlative most adventurously)

  1. In an adventurous manner.
    • 1822, John M'Diarmid, The Scrapbook: A Collection of Amusing and Striking Pieces in Prose and Verse, page 323:
      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.
    • 2004, Michael Martin, From Crockett to Custer, page 5:
      Having lived adventurously, fate placed the pair of them in situations which would secure their unique notch in our imaginations.

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