adventurous

ad-ven-tur-ous · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Willing to take risks or try new and exciting things.

  2. 2.

    Full of excitement and new experiences.

  3. 3.

    (Of food or activities) Involving new or unusual experiences.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    adventurous spirit — A willingness to try new things.
  • •
    adventurous eater — Someone willing to try unusual foods.

Related words

Antonyms: cautious, timid, unadventurous
See also: adventure, bold, daring, intrepid
Synonyms: audacious, bold, daring, intrepid

Etymology

From adventure + -ous. Ultimately from Latin adventura ("a thing about to happen").