VENTUROUSLY Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

venturously

adverb

Definition of venturously

as in venturesomely

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Others, like many cactuses, often don’t bounce back as hardily as their reputations.

— Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 10 Nov. 2025

Definition of hardily

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All the entries are highly personal, bracingly creative and audaciously inventive recreations of immortal standards familiar throughout the world.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026
The only narrative novelty is how audaciously cruel the movie is to kids.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026

Definition of audaciously

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Bukele has, rather daringly, embraced Bitcoin as a dollar alternative in El Salvador, although not much has come of it.

— Nathan Lewis, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Not unlike crime dramas such as Peaky Blinders or Boardwalk Empire, Maul — Shadow Lord daringly puts us in the mind of a ruthless leader hungry for dominance and refuses to soften him.

— Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 26 July 2026

Definition of daringly

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As the year's biggest event begins, McIntosh is already firmly at the top of the sport.

— Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Step 2 Meanwhile, blend 1 cup (firmly packed) tender herbs (such as parsley, dill, cilantro, and/or basil), ¾ cup plain whole-milk Greek yogurt, ⅓ cup mayonnaise, 1 Tbsp.

— Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of firmly

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Ejiofor is stoutly built but only 6-7 1/2 in socks, so asking him to play center at the next level will be a challenge.

— John Hollinger, New York Times, 20 June 2026
The 49ers’ defense played so stoutly that the Panthers totaled just 230 yards, including 169 passing yards from Bryce Young, who was sacked once, by Clelin Ferrell.

— Cam Inman, Mercury News, 25 Nov. 2025

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