Adventurous: meaning, definitions and examples
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adventurous
[ ษdหvษn(t)สษrษs ]
exploring new, exciting experiences
willing to take risks and try new things; seeking adventure and excitement
Synonyms
bold, daring, exploratory, venturesome.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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adventurous |
Commonly used to describe someone who enjoys new and exciting experiences, often in travel or outdoor activities.
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bold |
Applicable in situations where someone shows a willingness to take risks and act innovatively, with a sense of confidence.
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daring |
Often used to describe someone who takes brave actions, usually in risky or challenging situations.
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exploratory |
Best used when describing activities or efforts aimed at discovering new information or places, usually with an element of curiosity.
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venturesome |
Refers to a person who is inclined to take risks, often in business or new endeavors, with a slightly positive connotation of adventurousness.
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Examples of usage
- She is always up for an adventurous trip.
- He has an adventurous spirit and loves to explore new places.
- The adventurous couple decided to go skydiving on their honeymoon.
bold or daring in a positive way
showing a willingness to take risks or to try out new methods or ideas
Synonyms
bold, daring, enterprising, innovative.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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adventurous |
Used to describe someone who is open to new and exciting experiences, often involving travel or exploration.
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bold |
Often used to describe someone who takes risks confidently and stands out due to their strong and vivid character.
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daring |
Describes someone who is willing to take risks in a way that might be perceived as brave or audacious.
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enterprising |
Applied to someone who shows initiative and resourcefulness, especially in business or inventing new ideas.
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innovative |
Used when someone introduces new ideas or methods, particularly in fields like technology or design.
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Examples of usage
- His adventurous nature led him to start his own business.
- She took the adventurous step of moving to a new country to pursue her career.
Translations
Translations of the word "adventurous" in other languages:
๐ต๐น aventureiro
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคพเคนเคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช abenteuerlustig
๐ฎ๐ฉ petualang
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะธะณะพะดะฝะธััะบะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ ลผฤ dny przygรณd
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ้บๅฅฝใ
๐ซ๐ท aventurier
๐ช๐ธ aventurero
๐น๐ท maceralฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ชจํ์ ์ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุบุงู ุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ dobrodruลพnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ dobrodruลพnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅ้ฉ็
๐ธ๐ฎ pustolovski
๐ฎ๐ธ รฆvintรฝragjarn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัััััะผะฐะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแกแแแแแแแก แแแงแแแ แฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ macษralฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ aventurero
Etymology
The word 'adventurous' originated from the Middle English word 'aventurous', derived from Old French 'aventureux', ultimately from Latin 'adventurus' meaning 'about to happen'. The term evolved over time to imply a sense of daring and willingness to explore new experiences.
See also: adventurer, adventures, adventuring.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #13,367, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.
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