adventuresome

English

Etymology

From adventure +‎ -some.

Pronunciation

  • (rhotic) enPR: ədven'chərsəm, IPA(key): /ədˈvɛntʃəɹsəm/
  • (non-rhotic) IPA(key): /ədˈvɛntʃəsəm/
  • Audio (US):(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɛntʃə(ɹ)səm
  • Hyphenation: ad‧ven‧ture‧some

Adjective

adventuresome (comparative more adventuresome, superlative most adventuresome)

  1. Characterised or marked by adventure.
    Life is more adventuresome with you!
  2. Prone to, or willing to undertake, adventures; daring or bold.
    Synonym: venturesome
    • 1985 April 6, “1 Way Trip to Greek Islands (personal advertisement)”, in Gay Community News, page 11:
      GWM-30's sks travel companion -- must be adventuresome & self-supporting.

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