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adventurous

adj.
B1 Intermediate US //ædˈvɛntʃɝəs// UK //ɐdvˈɛntʃəɹəs// ad·ven·tur·ous

adj. willing to try new things or take risks. You use this to describe someone who likes excitement and change.

adj. willing to take risks or to try new and exciting activities. Often used to describe personality traits or travel preferences.


SIMPLE

She is very adventurous and loves hiking.

CONTEXTUAL

He chose an adventurous route through the mountains instead of the highway.

COMPLEX

Her adventurous spirit drove her to explore remote cultures, seeking experiences that challenged her comfort zone and broadened her perspective.

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From Middle English aventurous, aunterous, auntrous, from Old French aventuros (whence French aventureux). By surface analysis, adventure + -ous.

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