Definitions

adventure

[ad-ven-cher] / ædˈvɛn tʃər /

NOUN

risky or unexpected undertaking

Synonyms

STRONGEST

experience exploit feat scene trip

STRONG

chance contingency endangerment enterprise happening hazard incident jeopardy occurrence peril speculation undertaking venture

WEAK

emprise

Antonyms

STRONG

abstention assurance certainty fact plan protection reality safety surety truth

WEAK

avoidance inaction inactivity inertia latency passiveness stillness

Example Sentences

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Emily Blunt and Josh O’Connor race around the Midwest trying to expose UFOs in a hectic adventure that lacks intelligent life.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

So, this upcoming year feels like a really rad adventure.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

And, 31 years after her first professional match, this was the latest fascinating adventure for the iconic American.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

That would mean it outsold Harley’s entire line of sport and adventure bikes by itself.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

"This is no ordinary adventure," Don Quixote answered.

From "Adventures of Don Quixote" by Argentina Palacios

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