Adventurous
/ədˈvɛntʃərəs/
adjectiveBeginnerCommonGeneral
Meaning
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Definitions
1
Inclined to or characterized by seeking out new and exciting experiences, often involving risk.
/ədˈvɛntʃərəs/
adjectivepositiveBeginner
General
Willing to take risks; enjoying new and exciting experiences.
He had an adventurous spirit and a thirst for exploration.
💡 Simply: Likes trying new and exciting things.
More Examples
2
The adventurous hikers climbed the treacherous mountain path.
How It's Used
Travel
"She led an adventurous life, traveling to remote corners of the world."
Hobbies
"He's an adventurous cook, always trying new recipes."
From Middle English aventureus, from Old French aventureus, from aventure "adventure." The suffix -ous denotes full of or characterized by.
The word has maintained a largely consistent meaning throughout its history, always relating to a willingness to undertake risks and seek new experiences.
Memory tip
Think 'adventure' + '-ous' (full of).
Practice
Base: adventure
adventurusadventrous
Usage
40%Spoken
60%Written