adj
adventurous
ad-VEHN-ch-uhs
adj
1
Willing to take risks and try new, exciting things.
"Their adventurous itinerary included a solo trek through the mountains."
"He's an adventurous eater who'll try almost anything on the menu."
How to Use Adventurous
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOpen to risk and new experiences; bold and daring.
Common pairings
adventurous spirit
adventurous eater
feeling adventurous
Word Forms
more adventurous comparative, most adventurous superlative
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Etymology
From Old French aventuros, built on adventure plus -ous.