Adventurous: meaning, definitions and examples

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adventurous

 

[ ษ™dหˆvษ›n(t)สƒษ™rษ™s ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

exploring new, exciting experiences

willing to take risks and try new things; seeking adventure and excitement

Synonyms

bold, daring, exploratory, venturesome.

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Word Description / Examples
adventurous

Commonly used to describe someone who enjoys new and exciting experiences, often in travel or outdoor activities.

  • He is an adventurous person who loves hiking in the mountains.
  • They enjoy eating adventurous food from different cultures.
bold

Applicable in situations where someone shows a willingness to take risks and act innovatively, with a sense of confidence.

  • The artist made a bold choice by using such vibrant colors in her painting.
  • He was bold enough to speak out against the unfair policy.
daring

Often used to describe someone who takes brave actions, usually in risky or challenging situations.

  • Her daring rescue of the stranded hikers was widely praised.
  • He performed a daring stunt on the skateboard.
exploratory

Best used when describing activities or efforts aimed at discovering new information or places, usually with an element of curiosity.

  • The scientists conducted an exploratory mission to the Arctic.
  • She is taking an exploratory approach to her research project.
venturesome

Refers to a person who is inclined to take risks, often in business or new endeavors, with a slightly positive connotation of adventurousness.

  • His venturesome spirit led him to invest in several startups.
  • They embarked on a venturesome journey into unexplored territory.

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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.

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Word Description / Examples
adventurous

Used to describe someone who is open to new and exciting experiences, often involving travel or exploration.

  • She is very adventurous and loves to travel to exotic locations
bold

Often used to describe someone who takes risks confidently and stands out due to their strong and vivid character.

  • He made a bold decision to quit his job and start his own company
daring

Describes someone who is willing to take risks in a way that might be perceived as brave or audacious.

  • The mountain climber made a daring ascent up the cliff face
enterprising

Applied to someone who shows initiative and resourcefulness, especially in business or inventing new ideas.

  • She is an enterprising entrepreneur who has started several successful businesses
innovative

Used when someone introduces new ideas or methods, particularly in fields like technology or design.

  • The company is known for its innovative approach to sustainable energy solutions

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น aventureiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคนเคธเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช abenteuerlustig

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ petualang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะธะณะพะดะฝะธั†ัŒะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ลผฤ…dny przygรณd

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ†’้™บๅฅฝใ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท aventurier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aventurero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท maceralฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ชจํ—˜์ ์ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุบุงู…ุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dobrodruลพnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dobrodruลพnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ†’้™ฉ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pustolovski

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รฆvintรฝragjarn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆั‹ั‚ั‹ั€ะผะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒแƒ•แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒกแƒแƒ•แƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒก แƒ›แƒแƒงแƒ•แƒแƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ macษ™ralฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.