Adventurous vs Adventourous

Learn why “Adventurous” is correct and why “Adventourous” is a mispronounced-based mistake.

Adventourous

Incorrect spelling - “Adventourous” incorrectly adds “tour” because of pronunciation confusion.

"Adventourous" is a common misspelling of "Adventurous". Always use "Adventurous" when referring to the correct word.

Adventurous

Correct spelling - The proper way to spell this word.

Means bold, daring, or willing to try new things.

Definition of Adventurous

"Adventurous": Means bold, daring, or willing to try new things.

This word is commonly used in everyday conversation and writing.

Synonyms for Adventurous

  • daring
  • risk-taking
  • exploratory

Usage Examples

"Correct:" He enjoys living an adventurous life.

"Correct:" That was an adventurous trip.

"Correct:" She has an adventurous mind.

"Incorrect:" He enjoys living an adventourous life.

"Incorrect:" We had an adventourous trip.

"Incorrect:" She is adventourous.

Notes:

  • Focus on TUR, not TOUR.
  • The root is ‘adventure’.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Which is correct?

A: Adventurous is the only correct spelling.

Summary

Always spell it as ADVENTUROUS (no “tour”).