adjective

adventurous

adventurous, daring

He is a very adventurous traveller.

He is a very adventurous traveler.

She has an adventurous taste in food.

She has an adventurous taste in food.

adventurous ((noun)) He is an adventurous person.

((sb.)) is adventurous My brother is very adventurous.

Synonyms: daring, bold, risk-taking; Antonyms: cautious, timid, unadventurous

From 'adventure' plus the suffix '-ous', meaning 'full of' or 'characterized by'. So, literally 'full of adventure'.

Picture a person who is always open to new experiences and willing to take risks. They are adventur-OUS.

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