adventuresome

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ædˈvɛn.tʃər.səm/

KK: /ədˈvɛnʧərsəm/

adjective

Definition

Willing to take risks and try new and exciting activities.

Example

Her adventuresome spirit led her to travel to remote places and try extreme sports.

Conversation

I think I want to try something really adventuresome this weekend.

That sounds exciting! What do you have in mind?

Maybe we could go rock climbing or try skydiving.

Both sound great! I'm always up for an adventuresome challenge.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

daring

bold

venturesome

Antonyms

cautious

timid

unadventurous

Root Explanation

Adventuresome → It is formed from "adventure" (from Old French *aventure*, meaning chance or fate) and the suffix "-some" (meaning characterized by or full of). The word "adventuresome" describes someone characterized by a willingness to take risks or seek out new experiences.

Memory Tip

Think of 'adventure' as seeking out 'chance' or 'fate' and remember that 'adventuresome' means being full of that spirit of adventure.

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