adventurous
UK: ədˈvɛntʃərəs | US: ədˈvɛntʃərəs
adj. willing to take risks or try new things; daring
adj. involving danger, excitement, or uncertainty
adventurous = adventure<daring undertaking> + ous<adjective suffix>
- adventure: From Old French aventure (chance, accident, venture), derived from Latin adventura (things about to happen), from advenire (to arrive, happen). The root ad- (to) + venire (to come) implies a sense of "coming into the unknown."
- ous: A suffix forming adjectives, indicating "full of" or "having the qualities of" (e.g., dangerous, famous).
Etymology Origin:
The word adventurous evolved from the Latin adventura, reflecting the medieval notion of perilous quests or unpredictable events. Over time, adventure shifted from implying mere chance to emphasizing boldness and exploration. Adding -ous transformed it into an adjective describing someone "full of daring spirit."
She led an adventurous life, traveling to remote jungles and climbing mountains.
The adventurous child loved exploring abandoned buildings.
His adventurous palate encouraged him to try exotic dishes.
The film follows the adventurous journey of a young inventor.
They embarked on an adventurous road trip across the desert.